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Does Google's lawsuit mean that cloud computing has hit the bigtime?
Cloud vendors are starting to fight each other in the legal arena for contract advantages. Is the technology still cutting-edge?
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Law enforcement agencies must deal with modernization, collaboration hurdles
Senior officials discuss technology issues the FBI and ATF face.
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New Congress could act on tech, communications issues
Two areas in the technology and telecommunications space -- privacy and spectrum -- are emerging as the likeliest to see legislative action during the 112th Congress.
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Is Kundra's data center consolidation initiative doomed?
The effort to reduce the number of data centers is noble, but the obstacles can't be ignored.
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Air Force needs to increase smart phone, application use
CIO says service should emulate the Army.
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Habits of green organizations; What leaders are made of; Reining in stealth clouds.
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EPA has problems digitizing documents, GAO says
The Environmental Protection Agency should finish writing a strategic plan and identifying its library holdings before continuing to digitize its records, a GAO report says.
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White House proposes common security requirements for cloud computing
New standards would be accessible to agencies and contractors, and aim to expedite transition to universal Web-based services.
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FCC wants help with accessible technologies site
The Federal Communications Commission wants volunteers to help create an online clearinghouse for accessible technologies.
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FCC needs controls over E-Rate program, GAO says
The Federal Communications Commissions' E-Rate program for schools and libraries needs to do more to counteract possible fraud, GAO reports.
Cybersecurity
Government taps an uneasy alliance with hackers
Agencies turn to the computer underworld for help shoring up their cyber defenses.
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Cloud computing better protects data, Verizon says
As more federal employees perform tasks on mobile devices, the cloud helps thwart cybercriminals.
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GSA advances the virtual meeting place
Agency to build teleconference centers across the United States.
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Wiretapping and cloud security; The promise of offshore wind energy; Relinking mind and body.
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Data center recount: Bigger problem, tougher solution than previously thought
Feds are finding that the total number of data centers is higher than once thought, which is complicating consolidation plans.
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How to be a black belt with your BlackBerry
Follow these tips for being more efficient and making the most of your smart phone.
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