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DISA Achieves IOC As Cloud Service Broker For Defense Department

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

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The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) yesterday said it has achieved initial operational capability for its mission to act as the computer network cloud broker for the Defense Department, which means the agency has its framework in place to move ahead with its new role. As the DoD cloud broker, DISA will help the department obtain secure and reliable cloud computing capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness and meet Joint Information Environment objectives. The JIE is defined as a “robust and…

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