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Cyber

DoD Issues Cloud Computing Strategy

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

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The Defense Department yesterday released its cloud computing strategy that aims to implement a cloud computing environment to efficiently and more affordably deliver information technology (IT) services anywhere and anytime throughout the department. Moving to a cloud computing environment is designed to help DoD steer away from “duplicative” and “costly” application silos so that IT is more responsive and agile to mission needs. “We are moving to an enterprise cloud environment that provides tangible benefits across the department by supporting…

Congress

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Congress

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Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

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