On The Frontlines: Cloud Computing in Government

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IBM at Forrester IT Forum

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HP & EDS

By G C Network | May 21, 2008

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The Library of National Intelligence (LNI) – A Possible Cloud Application

By G C Network | May 20, 2008

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Net-Centric Enterprise Services – An Update

By G C Network | May 19, 2008

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Microsoft Renews Yahoo Bid

By G C Network | May 19, 2008

Microsoft renews Yahoo bid and is now offering to buy a piece of Yahoo. I believe this is just the opening of the second round. Follow me at https://Twitter.com/Kevin_Jackson

Cloud Computing Risk

By G C Network | May 18, 2008

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Grid vs. Cloud – May 17, 2008

By G C Network | May 18, 2008

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Blogsphere Clouds – May 16, 2008

By G C Network | May 18, 2008

The cloud is billowing in the blogsphere !! Virtual Computing in the Cloud — How a Universal Dialtone Will …Virtual Cloud Computing represents the next wave of virtualization and offers…

Gartner on Cloud Computing / Yahoo vs. Icahn- May 15, 2008

By G C Network | May 18, 2008

Gartner thinks that cloud computing may be the next big thing: By 2012, 80 percent of Fortune 1000 enterprises will pay for some cloud computing service and 30 percent of…

Today, Trezza Media Group released the latest installment of it’s “On The Frontlines” series of government technology reports. The “On The Frontlines” Publications are dedicated to showcasing the positive progress and best practices of the Federal Government Agencies and their strategic partners in meeting the goals of their Mission Programs and supporting the men and women who work on the frontlines. This issue, Cloud Computing in Government, feature the Trends and Best Practices on Cloud Computing in Government.

 

In this special report, you’ll be able to read and view:

  • Cover Story on Cultivating a “Cloud-First Culture”
  • Cloud Drivers with Government Leaders from GSA-OSD & NASA Ames
  • An in-depth Interview with Chris Kemp, CTO, NASA
  • Viewpoints Column-Economic Gains in the Cloud-Kevin Jackson, NJVC
  • Clear Visions of Future Cloud Formations with Subject Matter Expert
  • Cloud Computing Resource Center Section

My personal thanks goes out to Mr. Tom Trezza Jr, Mr. Jeff Erlichman and Mr. Jim Flyzik for affording me the opportunity to contribute to this informative publication.

 

 
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