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During a recent interview Navy CIO Robert Carey stated that cloud computing offered real value to the Navy, iting that both the Navy Next Generation Enterprise Network and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Service programs will leverage cloud computing. He envisions a future day when “Grey clouds” within a ship’s hull will transition to clouds within the battle group.
http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/24/us-navy-successfully-tests-cloud-based-iaas/During a recent interview Navy CIO Robert Carey stated that cloud computing offered... more
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(Video) During this week’s Federal Executive Forum, key decision makers from DoD, DHS and FBI highlighted identity management interoperability as their key priority for 2010. Panelists included: Robert Mocny, Acting Director, US-VISIT Program Department of Homeland Security; Stephen Morris, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, FBI; and Thomas Dee, Director, Defense Biometrics, Office of the Secretary of Defense…(Video) During this week’s Federal Executive Forum, key decision makers from... more
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Gwen Morton and Ted Alford have published an excellent economic evaluation of the federal government’s push into cloud computing. Their conclusions acknowledge the value of cloud computing, but also offers some practical considerations.Gwen Morton and Ted Alford have published an excellent economic evaluation of the... more
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Carpathia Hosting has announced the formation of Carpathia Government Solutions, a unit dedicated to providing solutions specifically for federal civilian and defense agencies. The new business unit boasts ATOs (Authority to Operate) for over 20 federal agencies, support for private agency networks and an active facility clearance.Carpathia Hosting has announced the formation of Carpathia Government Solutions, a... more
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One has to wonder as application architectures adjust to cloud computing, at what point will it no longer be advantageous for application owners to define infrastructure in terms of servers, storage, and security devices?One has to wonder as application architectures adjust to cloud computing, at what... more
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On Wednesday, 9 September 2009 the Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium (NCOIC) Technical Council formally approved the creation of a Cloud Computing Working Group (CCWG). Organizationally this new working group will operate as part of the Specialized Frameworks Functional Team.On Wednesday, 9 September 2009 the Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium... more
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Greg Schaffer, Assistant Secretary for CyberSecurity & Communications for the US Department of Homeland Security, sees Trusted Internet Connections, EINSTEIN, and front line defense of the nation’s networks as top cybersecurity priorities for the department.Greg Schaffer, Assistant Secretary for CyberSecurity & Communications for the US... more
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This week in San Diego, CA the US Navy held the initial planning conference for Trident Warrior ‘10. The Trident Warrior series is the premier annual FORCEnet Sea Trial Event sponsored by Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM). FORCEnet’s experimental results are incorporated into a definitive technical report used to develop Military Utility Assessment (MUA) recommendations.This week in San Diego, CA the US Navy held the initial planning conference for... more
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Casey Coleman, GSA CIO, has previously stated that cloud computing is the best way for government technology to move forward. To support this effort, the agency is encouraging an active dialog with industry professionals on possible future standardization issues such as…Casey Coleman, GSA CIO, has previously stated that cloud computing is the best way for... more
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