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DOD taking "DISA first" strategy in data center consolidation efforts

DOD is focusing on DISA IT services, core data centers as it pursues efficiencies and data center consolidation, according to its new progress report.

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Do we need new contracts for cloud?

Why not all contracting itches should be scratched.

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In the intelligence community, a cosmic shift

With budget pressures bearing down and a workforce demanding mobile technology, intelligence agencies look to the cloud for solutions.

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Hadoop cuts big data down to size

The open-source software has unmatched analytical chops, but it is hardly a free ride.

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Agencies' websites ranked for readability, clear language

From clear language to nearly unreadable, agency websites span a wide range.

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NIST to expand cloud computing circle

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Forest Service kicks off Apple iPad test

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Critics say government plays pretend with petitions

Frustrated users of Obama's new online petition site ask what's the point?

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Most federal IT funding expected to escape super committee's knife

Industry leaders say the need to upgrade and secure networks will not diminish, and may even accelerate.

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DOD says data center closures ahead of schedule despite tardy reporting

DOD has missed two deadlines to report data center consolidation progress, but an official says the department has surpassed target figures.

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Debate: Is government's accountability obsession ill-suited to agile development?

Two experts agree that agile development can work at agencies, but they see different problems that must be addressed.

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Swag: Who has it, what is it?

Executive order limiting agency 'swag' prompts a flurry of coverage.

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Acquisition rules slowing down cloud procurements, federal IT execs say

Federal agency executives are facing some rough spots in managing the transition to cloud services environments, a panel of federal IT experts said today.

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Android is expected to soon win approval for use on military networks

Certification for unclassified Defense networks is predicted by year's end, for Secret networks by April 2012.

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The secret effort to fix USAJobs

Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel reveals his behind-the-scenes role in trying to save the foundering job-search site.

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Employees' Droids among biggest government cyber menaces

Researchers expect 'bring your own devices,' cloud computing and compromised websites to threaten government data security next year.

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Reforming government websites with app developers in mind

Agencies can easily update and customize websites by using open source application programing interfaces.