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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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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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