8 stories to keep watching in 2010
We rank the most important stories that broke during 2009. But the impact of these stories will continue to be felt into 2010 and beyond.
Public or private, the cloud makes its business case
The Defense Department and Arlington County, Va., chose different paths to cloud computing.
Cloud computing could pave way for open government
Federal agencies might need cloud computing as a way to meet new mandates to share information with the public, experts say. Meanwhile, the Defense Department falls in line with President Barack Obama's directive for open government.
Cloud providers push for new software-pricing model
Shared-services centers such as Interior's National Business Center want per-usage billing for cloud computing software, but vendors reluctant to revamp their current business models.
Cloud computing: Winners and losers
Technology companies that expect to beneift from cloud computing must creatively adapt licensing, pricing and revenue models.
CSC wins recompete for Education's online library
CSC will operate an online digital library for the Education Department under a new five-year contract worth up to $29 million.
CSC to assist GSA with cyber investigations training
CSC will design and teach cybersecurity courses for the General Service Administration under a new $85 million contract.
Dell-Perot, headed for the clouds?
Dell's purchase of Perot Systems announced in September is part of a continuing realignment of the information technology industry, according to analysts.
DOD opens up to open source
Open-source projects at the DOD are building a community of users who share and collaborate on software projects.
DISA ramps up cloud-computing platform
The Defense Information Systems Agency is boasting that its new cloud-computing platform can provide a NIPRnet-connected, production-ready virtual server within 72 hours.
CDC awards $103 million information network contract
Danya International Inc. will continue operating the CDC's National Prevention Information Network under a new contract worth up to $103 million.
Government apps 'storefront' opens for business
An online storefront where federal agencies can purchase cloud computing technology was launched today.
Salesforce builds its go-to-market plan
Census Bureau selected Salesforce.com to help manage partner activities, 12 regional offices and thousands of temporary workers.
Former EPA official wants to bring new IT to government
In her new role at CGI Federal, Molly O’Neill plans to draw on her past experience with issues such as data sharing and Web 2.0.
Verizon Business probes cloud security issues
Verizon Business is probing network security issues in cloud computing and network management.
6 IT fads you should warn your customers about
There are many good information technology innovations, but not all the current fads are good for government IT. Some trends are bad in general, and some are very bad for government IT managers in particular.
Info-sharing tops DOD's tech wish list
DISA wants to deliver on-demand, enterprisewide technology services across the Defense Department.
New-age problem solver
Jason Khan, CTO and business development director at Touchstone Consulting Group, helps federal clients tackle tough privacy and security challenges of new technologies.
Verizon's contract 'garden' growing more than nicely
Verizon Business continues an impressive streak of contract wins that began in March and includes numerous Networx contracts and large Defense Department projects.
GSA issues cloud storefront RFQ
Storage, Web hosting and virtualization requested on an on-demand basis.
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