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Microsoft: Legacy systems not a barrier to cloud computing
In a bid to remain a player in the burgeoning cloud market, the company is developing interoperable software that will exchange data among multiple systems.
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NASCIO joins open government effort
The state CIO organization will work with federal agencies to promote the development of data standards for state governments.
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Social media puts the squeeze on Army public affairs
Social media tools such as blogs are forcing Army officials to rethink how they share information, official says.
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FCS cancellation confirmed, Army modernization changes course
A memorandum issued June 23 confirms the recommendations made earlier this year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to replace the single, giant Future Combat System with a number of smaller modernization efforts.
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HUD joins Recovery Act mapping effort
HUD officials will upload data to a Web mapping tool about how and where Recovery Act dollars are spent.
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Pentagon needs to take closer look at social networking, Gates says
The Defense Department wants to be linked in to the world, but must be wary of compromising operational security.
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Delays in a $2B Northrop contract have the Virginia Senate calling for a review
The huge outsourcing contract is missing its deadlines to transform Virginia's information technology infrastructure.
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Defense announces new modernization program in wake of FCS
Plan will incorporate network technologies developed for troubled weapons program.
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Dell introduces virtualization consulting services
Dell has expanded its virtualization technology portfolio to help organizations striving to make data centers and IT operations work more efficiently.
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New organization to address interoperability between social media, ID management
The Kantara Initiative will provide a venue for the identity management industry to cooperate in developing interoperable technologies that will better enable identity-based applications and other interactive online transactions.
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Stimulus law Web site in flux
An online dialogue to improve the Recovery.gov Web site functioned better than an RFI, according to the National Academy of Public Administration's analysis.
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HUD expands multilingual Web site
HUD site offers information about fair housing to people with limited English skills.
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Cloud computing: Is it secure enough?
Government officials should start now to understand the security implications and begin taking steps to protect their organizations as they adopt the cloud computing model.
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Navy aggressive in protecting networks from enemies
As commander of the Naval Network Warfare Command, Vice Adm. H. Denby Starling leads a 14,000-strong cyber force deployed worldwide to protect Navy information networks.
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Army develops new modernization strategy after scaling back FCS
New combat vehicles would incorporate existing network designs, officials tell lawmakers.
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Bill would fund DHS data center consolidation
A Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee today approved a bill that would give DHS "significant" money to continue its data center consolidation program.
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Web 2.0, regulations may collide
Based on feedback from the public, White House officials say some regulations need to be revised to work better with Web 2.0 tools.
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