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DISA plans a new step toward DOD cloud

DISA's new RFI aims to develop new framework, architecture and guidelines for a DOD-wide enterprise cloud -- but the agency is also considering the hurdles ahead in its implementation.

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Federal cyber rules halt LAPD's move to Google Apps

Some public safety agencies may encounter similar prohibitions if they try shifting email and document sharing to the cloud.

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Easy money: How to save big money on printing costs

Agencies can reduce their printing budget dramatically by taking some fairly simple steps, writes Lexmark's Brian Henderson.

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Workplace as a service? DHS CIO says yes

Department of Homeland Security is looking to try out a new business model.

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DHS to bundle virtual desktop, mobile services

The new business model is a 'game changer' that will drive down costs, CIO Roger Spires says.

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USAJobs 3.0 sees sharp drop in job applications

The USAJobs 3.0 website is accepting thousands of applications two weeks into the launch, but the number of applications appears to have dropped in comparison to previous months.

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GSA's Johnson: Tight budgets should trigger innovation not fear

GSA is leading the way on innovation in energy efficiency, crowdsourcing and mobility, its leader says.

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USAJobs launches to boos and hisses

Users roundly criticized the launch of USAJobs 3.0 and raised questions about OPM's decision to insource the site.

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Overcome your mobile insecurity

Securing tablet PCs and smart phones calls for a mix of planning, policy and technology.

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Futures regulators want smartphone hacking device

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VA plans government's largest tablet computer deployment

Up to 100,000 devices will be managed through a vendor-operated cloud computing center.

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Air Force urged to move to social-media style communications

Drop the traditional model of one-on-one communications in favor of a social media-style broadcasting of information, one top official advocates.

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Design firm recommends revamping many government mobile apps

Software developers too often lack a clear vision of apps' primary users.

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Monster, Avue step in to aid agencies with jobs to fill

The USAJobs website's troubles may be easing, but meanwhile rivals are volunteering to help federal agencies with listings.