Report: Sky's practically the limit for public cloud services
An IDC forecast said spending on public cloud services will hit $72.9 billion by 2015; software-as-a-service will be the big winner.
Mass. city breaks new ground as service provider
The City of Melrose is the first in the state to offer services via its private cloud to other municipalities.
Forensics tool lets Florida police gather digital evidence at the scene
The Plant City, Fla., Police Department is using a mobile digital forensics tool that enables officers to quickly pull data from computers and other personal electronics.
VA CIO surveys his department's IT hits and misses
The Veterans Affairs Department's IT consolidation has paved the way for the organization's technology initiatives, says VA CIO Roger Baker.
How the Apple iCloud could change computing
Although there may be little direct effect on government, the indirect effect will be huge because it may for the first time give millions of people experience with that crazy thing called The Cloud.
To take the next IT step, agencies have to get creative
Governments will have to resort to some atypical financial and management techniques to acquire cloud services under current economic conditions.
The stumbling blocks of IT consolidation
Combining resources undoubtedly pays off, but getting there isn't easy. Here's how state, local and federal agencies are dealing with the hurdles.
7 secrets of IT consolidation success
Seven recommendations for data center consolidation, including preparing a current usage survey and using automation tools.
Census consolidation by the numbers
A snapshot of the Census Bureau's server virtualization project highlights the key points of its move toward a virtual private cloud.
Red Hat rolls out FIPS-certified OS, cloud products
A series of federal security certifications for Red Hat's open-source operating system and two new cloud products offer developers a variety of options for designing and managing agency cloud applications.
Old systems: When to modernize, leapfrog, shut down or stay the course
Here are some rules of thumb IT managers can follow when facing the end of life of legacy systems.
What's missing from the cloud? An exit strategy.
Ninety percent of federal IT managers recently surveyed either say their agencies don't have or report being unaware whether their agencies have a cloud computing exit strategy.
NIST looks to define the pros and cons of cloud models
New National Institute for Standards and Technology report describes the variety of cloud systems and discusses their strengths and weaknesses for government users.
Red Hat expands its cloud formation
Company's new services include OpenShift platform, CloudForms infrastructure.
How can you trust a cloud? Verify.
The Distributed Management Task Force's specifications aim to give cloud providers a standardized way to offer audit logs and reports to users.
Transportation gets in gear for data-sharing portal
Transportation wants to build a virtual portal so agencies can share data for regional transportation decision-making, according to a new RFI.
Windows Thin PC release candidate available for download
Microsoft has announced that the release candidate version (RC) of its Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) solution is now available for download.
Are you ready for application virtualization?
Is your organization ready to move into this cloud-like environment? Depending on your role at your agency, this question might be a snap. But if it's not, try this needs assessment.
5 pitfalls that can scuttle a move to the cloud
Federal agencies planning to move e-mail services to the cloud must be on alert for common trouble spots, including failure to keep users informed and proper setup of strong mobile interfaces.
Slow-going on Windows 7 migrations
IT organizations appear to be dragging their feet on migrating to Window 7, according to a recent poll by Unisys Corp.
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