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Is government procurement ready for the cloud?
Cloud computing can present unfamiliar territory for government acquisition officials.
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Google privacy impact on feds becomes clearer
Google offers tips for minimizing the risk of its new privacy changes, but experts still caution federal users.
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Cloud computing expected to spur job creation
Analysis shows cloud computing adoption is growing globally, with the U.S. spending the most on cloud-based solutions and services.
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Navy prepares to award contract for shipboard computer networks
The Navy is upgrading its shipboard networks with the first phase of a new contract expected to be awarded Feb. 1.
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European Union proposal could foil U.S. hacker probes
EU's rule would require cloud providers to notify authorities of a data breach within 24 hours.
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Justice officials defend wireless network program
IG report criticizes network effort, department officials take issue.
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Who should you follow on Twitter? Ask the pros.
Twitter is easy for federal agencies to sign up for, but who should you follow? For federal agency managers using agency accounts, it's not as simple a question as it seems.
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Defense board issues cloud recommendations, warnings
DOD should move cautiously but decisively to adopt cloud computing and carry out data center consolidation, board advises.
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NIST sets security approach for cloud computing
New guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology offer recommendations agencies should consider when outsourcing data, applications and infrastructure to a public cloud environment.
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Google's new privacy policy raises new worries for feds
New policies concerning Google's collection and use of user data should have feds taking a close look at their use of the company's services.
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DISA sees opportunity in commercial cloud mandate
The Defense Information Systems Agency could help defense customers find the right mix of commercial and government cloud services.
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Technology on the outs in 2012
Some technology standbys will get their walking papers this year.
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NARA faulted for Internet connection outage that affected staff and public
National Archives operations and public access were severely hampered by an Internet blackout in September that resulted from a cut fiber-optic cable.
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DOD to allow Android on classified networks
Forthcoming security standards are expected to allow the use of certain mobile devices on DOD's secure networks.
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Technology: Subsidized mobile devices and other hot concepts in 2012
By offering a stipend and a secure network connection, agencies will welcome employees' personal devices at work.
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