With cloud computing, HR is sticking its nose where it doesn't belong
People in human resources fear that the cloud removes controls over information and communication, but cloud proponents argue that the cloud is misunderstood.
Cloud certification programs might be moving the wrong way
There's a lot of hype around cloud services, boosted by Amazon Web Services' new cloud certification program. Now that their program is out, other cloud providers will follow suit. Is this trend fueled too much by hype?
VMware plans to take their cloud to Australia
After just having opened up their cloud service in the United States, VMware has their sights set overseas, and will first open their cloud to Australia.
When it comes to cloud, focus is on end-user
Now that everybody is adopting the cloud, the real focus is being put on optimizing it for the end-user.
Opinion
2014 budget request points to new opportunities
Future opportunities will be split between areas the Office of Management and Budget can bring savings such as shared, services, consolidation and cloud computing and areas where more investment is needed such as mobility and cybersecurity. The challenge is knowing where to look for those opportunities.
Opinion
Time to embrace Agile and beyond
The benefits of Agile development are immediate and obvious but to reap its real value contractors and customers have to embrace flexible architectures and processes including procurement and program management.
Future cloud: Just computing
In the not-too-distant future, the term "cloud computing" will be relegated to the trash heap of history because it'll just be the way all computing is done.
Uncle Sam as innovator
Usually seen as a technology laggard, the federal government is becoming a star when it comes to cloud computing.
The newest threat to the cloud
The newest threat to the cloud isn't security or privacy related, but customer fatigue.
Intell community showers more love on the cloud
CIA investment group invests in Apigee, a maker of a cloud platform for sharing data and services through apps.
GSA takes closer look at IT portfolio
Following the release of the Digital Government Strategy, GSA CIO Casey Coleman says her agency will looks to review its IT portfolio as part of the federal IT reform.
Shared services poised to reshape the federal market
Industry should brace for impact as the government adopts more shared services, CIO warns.
Interior wants to put all its messages in one cloud
The department is looking for a cloud-based Enterprise eArchive System for capturing e-mail, social media, instant messaging and electronic documents.
FUD surrounds cloud computing procurement process
Steve Kelman has some reassurances on acquisition practices.
CSC unveils a cloud for federal agencies
CSC has unveiled a cloud computing platform designed primarily for federal agencies, which provides infrastructure-as-a-service offerings.
Google, Microsoft cloud crashes: Is this the new normal?
Recent outages for Google Docs and Office 365 add to a string of public clouds going dark.
Kundra's 'IT cartel:' Fact or fiction?
Outgoing Federal CIO says a cartel of contractors holds back progress in federal IT. Is he right, or on shaky ground? Our readers speak up.
VA seeks info on cloud-based health care collaboration
The Veterans Affairs Department is seeking information about cloud-based collaborative tools that could improve communications between VA doctors and clinicians and reduce data breaches.
Kundra claims he started to close the IT gap
Vivek Kundra, the first federal CIO, offers some parting thoughts on public service.
Voluntary cyber code needed for online businesses
A Commerce Department task force recommends establishing codes of responsible behavior for noncritical companies doing business online, along with economic and other incentives for adopting best practices and standards for cybersecurity.
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