Cloud
Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources — including applications and data centers — online. Instead of owning and maintaining agency IT infrastructure on site, employees can access technology services from a cloud provider. This frees federal agencies from the complexities of setup, maintenance and upgrades, allowing tech leaders to focus on mission delivery. Some agencies prefer hybrid cloud infrastructure for reasons like security considerations and workload portability.
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State Department Plans to Modernize Diplomatic Posts Around the World
A new State Department IT strategy will "accelerate the pace of diplomacy" across the agency's global posts, CIO Stuart McGuigan said Tuesday.
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How to Achieve Cloud Migration with Minimal Turbulence
More federal agencies are recognizing the benefits of moving their on-prem systems to the cloud, not the least of which include saving money by closing data centers and enabling easier access to applications and data for remote employees. Leading adopters report even more reasons to migrate to the cloud than they first expected.
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How TIC 3.0 Will Enable Cloud, Remote Work
As more and more federal agencies look to transition to the cloud, both to save costs by closing data centers and to give their employees greater freedom to work remotely, maintaining network security has been a stumbling block.
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USDA Celebrates Open-Source Benefits of Learning Management System
One year after its relocation to the Totara platform, USDA’s AgLearn system has benefitted from the adoption of open-source technology.
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Federal Procurement Chief Calls on Industry Partners for AI and Cloud Adoption
There is a huge opportunity for artificial intelligence and cloud computing to accelerate modernizing federal government systems, but the government has to collaborate effectively with industry to enhance innovation, according to the federal procurement chief.
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Agencies Share Similar Data Challenges Despite Size
As data becomes increasingly valuable, federal agencies are prioritizing data but struggling to manage it.
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US Marshals Benefit From User-Centered Design, Agile
The United States Marshals Service is seeing great return on its investment for modernizing various technology systems with an agile framework and a user-centered approach, according to CIO Karl Mathias.
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VA Shows Promise in Cloud Adoption
Industry leaders see great potential in cloud technology to foster innovation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, as they outlined at an Amazon Web Services Public Sector summit panel last month.
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CDM, Cloud, Zero Trust at the Forefront of Federal Cybersecurity
Agencies are implementing the continuous diagnostics and monitoring (CDM) mandate from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as well as employing cloud services and the Zero Trust framework to balance user access with network integrity.
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Grant Schneider, U.S. Chief Information Security Officer
Cloud needs to be considered a piece of critical infrastructure that must be protected.
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