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The Right Steps to Building a FedRAMP Agency
July 25th, 2016
For the first several years of introduction (and encouragement) of cloud into the federal government, the biggest roadblock was the perception that giving up itemized control of systems meant weakened security and greater vulnerability. FedRAMP offers a way for agencies and their leaders to feel assured that cloud solutions can stand up to higher standards.
- Tagged Acquia, Adobe, Akamai, Box, Carpathia, Cloud Computing, FedRAMP, Google for Work, GovDelivery, HPE, Nintex Drawloop, Salesforce, ServiceNow, The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, Virtustream, VMware
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Is Your Agency’s Data Safer in the Cloud?
July 14th, 2016
When it comes to security, countless people still believe that cloud computing is inherently unsecure; many think that the only way to keep data safe is by using an on-premise server with strong perimeter security. However, data stored in the cloud can be safer than on-premise data; storage just has to be done correctly.
- Tagged Cloud Computing, Data Protection, Data Storage, FedRAMP, Google
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5 Considerations of Virtualization and Cloud Security
May 25th, 2016
Virtualization and cloud have both really taken off, with both seeing wide-ranging adoption across enterprises and other organizations, including the public sector. That said, the introduction of the hypervisor into the data center has brought with it considerable change and the need to adapt basic security and operational approaches to this new reality.
- Tagged Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, HyTrust, Virtualization
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The Past, Present, and Future of Cloud Computing
May 18th, 2016
Cloud Computing will continue to change rapidly over the coming years as more agencies adopt, realize cost savings, and meet agile development goals. To find success, agencies should automate and iterate processes in the cloud, especially with requests and provisioning.
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7 Tips for Simplified Cloud Migration
April 1st, 2016
Cloud Migration has become an accepted, and even necessary, part of government IT strategy. Policies like FedRAMP, and now the recently released FedRAMP High protocol, are helping agencies standardize on security and compliance, and estimates suggest that cloud could save the U.S. government nearly $20 billion.
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Why an Outcome-Driven Approach Is Critical to Cloud Agility
March 28th, 2016
Agility does not mean a lack of forethought. It is the combination speed and smarts. Before embarking in any transformational journey it is important to ask yourself a few questions. While these questions may seem tough at first, they are often the simplest and most important things to consider.
- Tagged Agility, Cloud, Cloud Computing, Innovation in Government, SAP NS2
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Taking the Cloud Higher with FedRAMP
March 15th, 2016
FedRAMP, the program designed to make it easier for agencies to comply with federal mandates to move to the cloud through the standardization of assessment of cloud technologies, is working on taking the next step – high security. The FedRAMP High baseline is already being piloted in the DoD and DHS, two agencies which demand more stringent data and cloud security than other federal agencies.
- Tagged CDM, Cloud, FedRAMP, Google for Work, ServiceNow
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Why State and Local Agencies are Turning to Cloud
January 25th, 2016
Salesforce is working with agencies to simplify communication with citizens. State and local agencies are achieving communicative clarity by embracing the cloud–more specifically, implementing cloud-based solutions that make it easier to listen and adapt.
- Tagged Application Delivery, Citizen Service, Cloud, Constituent Engagement, Customer Experience, Government of Canada, Salesforce, SLG, State and Local Government
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Cloud Computing: Looking to the Future
December 21st, 2015
Cloud computing provides potential for federal agencies to invest in enterprise-level software, ensuring they use adaptive, agile and compliant solutions.
- Tagged Acquia, Alfresco, Cloud, Cloud Computing, FedRAMP, FITARA, JBoss, Open Source, OpenShift, OpenStack, Red Hat