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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5 Things We Learned About Cloud Security
Unlocking the benefits of the cloud requires close monitoring of security priorities.
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Nick Weber, Program Manager for Cloud Services, NIH
Cloud technology unlocks many benefits for health researchers across government.
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Human Capital Management with Infor's Matthew Bragstad
Cloud-based HR solutions are especially important to maintain workforce across government during telework.
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Colorado’s Ransomware Resolution Shows How to Avoid Cyber Catastrophe
Key takeaways include the value of partnerships and the importance of cloud security training.
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DISA Leader Calls for Increased Zero Trust in an Era of Cloud
A layered defense approach won’t work anymore — zero trust is necessary as the Defense Department moves to the cloud.
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USPTO Unveils Modernization Strategy and Future of IT Procurement
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's new IT modernization strategy includes a three-part strategy that stabilizes its current IT system, modernizes systems and moves operations toward an Agile and DevSecOps framework, officials said Thursday.
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Blockchain Win: HHS Accelerate's First Contract Will Yield $30M in Cost Savings
The Department of Health and Human Services awarded a contract last week that builds off of the agency’s Accelerate program, marking a milestone for Accelerate that will save HHS a predicted $30 million over the next five years.
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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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