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Air Force seeks 18,000 iPads for cargo flight crews

Air Mobility Command plans to replace paper manuals and navigation charts with electronic flight bags.

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New options for never-say-die IT

Server virtualization can help agencies mimic premium business continuity capabilities for a fraction of the price, but some work is required.

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FUD surrounds cloud computing procurement process

Steve Kelman has some reassurances on acquisition practices.

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Google tries to quell privacy policy backlash

Faced with a criticism from lawmakers and others, Google releases a letter defending its new privacy policy and offering tips to users on how to limit its impact.

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Is the laptop about to be obsolete in agencies?

The rising popularity of tablet computers could consign older tech to the dustbin, analyst argues.

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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.