Cloud Computing

Federal agencies may benefit from slower cloud adoption, Cloudera CEO says

Charles Sansbury believes a "cloud hangover" has led commercial enterprises to reconsider data workload strategies, giving the government an opportunity to gather lessons learned and be "fast followers."

  • By Nick Wakeman

Federal courts enter next phase of cloud transition

After completing use case testing with major cloud providers, the judiciary is moving to buy professional and managed services so it can expand adoption and enhance cybersecurity.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Navy awards Microsoft sole-source cloud contract, admits vendor lock-in risk

The Naval Sea Systems Command believes switching cloud providers would require a "re-engineering" of the solution from the ground up.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Energy Dept. eyes hyperscalers as future leaders in carbon-free energy adoption

Leadership from the Department of Energy spoke on Wednesday about its ongoing discussions with leading data computing companies to continue grid decarbonization efforts amid artificial intelligence acceleration.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

SAIC did not bid for $1.6B Air Force cloud reseller contract

Science Applications International Corp. is pursuing the Cloud One Next program's modernization track, not the one won by Accenture's U.S. federal subsidiary.

  • By Nick Wakeman

How the Army is battle-testing cloud computing

How the service plans to use cloud computing — from boardrooms to the battlefield

  • By Lauren C. Williams, FCW
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Why milCloud's end hurts DISA and General Dynamics IT

General Dynamics IT will lose a prestigious program when its contract to run the milCloud 2.0 service ends in the spring, but the Defense Information Systems Agency also faces potential risks as the new multiple-cloud contract to replace JEDI advances.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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Agencies spend more on cloud, but details fuzzy

An IDC Government Insights report finds that cloud adoption is seen as important, but there are doubts about budgets and an overall strategy.

  • By Amber Corrin

The danger of believing in silver bullets

The push is on for everything-as-a-service, but don't fall into the trap of believing it can solve all your problems.

  • By Nick Wakeman

For new owner, GTSI a dream come true

Where does GTSI's new owner, Unicom Global, see opportunities ahead in the government market?

  • By Nick Wakeman

CGI to assist EPA move mostly into cloud in 3 years

Goal is to help agency shift 80 percent of its computing environment to the cloud by 2015.

  • By David Hubler

Xerox brings health insurance cloud to the Sunshine State

Cloud-based system will give consumers and employers more information when making health insurance selections.

  • By David Hubler
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Dell wins $100M Alliant order from NIH unit

Computer giant’s support includes network infrastructure, engineering services and cloud computing services.

  • By David Hubler

CSC puts FAA personnel into cloud environment

CSC will implement a cloud software-as-a-service solution for the FAA’s Enterprise Messaging System.

  • By David Hubler

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.

  • By Camille Tuutti

Salesforce pays $689M for social media market platform

Acquisition gives Salesforce one of world’s largest social media marketing platforms.

  • By David Hubler

CGI to pay $2.8B to purchase British IT services provider

CGI says transaction will strengthen its capabilities as a global IT leader.

  • By David Hubler

Dell continues acquisition strategy with Wyse deal

Computer giant pledged to preserve Wyse’s channel offerings and partners will be eligible for its PartnerDirect Program.

  • By David Hubler

Shared services poised to reshape the federal market

Industry should brace for impact as the government adopts more shared services, CIO warns.

  • By Amber Corrin

IBM takes first steps to turn GSA buildings green

Initial $8 million award covers program development and installation in 50 buildings.

  • By David Hubler