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SSA falls short of goal for retirees filing online -- again
The Social Security Administration did not meet one of its primary targets in fiscal 2011 for shifting more retirees online for filing for benefits.
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Energy offers a website redesign cautionary tale
The Energy Department's recent web redesign resulted in documents going missing. The reason for the disappearance could affect other agencies.
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DOD's Android effort begins to bear fruit
DOD's embrace of the Android operating system is just getting started. How did it begin?
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Cloud procurement stumbling blocks
Cloud characteristics, like shifting standards and service levels, can pose special challenges to traditional procurement practices.
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5 ways to prep for procuring cloud services
Some core definitions and tools could bridge the conflicting needs of agencies and cloud providers.
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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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