Microsoft in Government: Get into the cloud on your terms

May 9, 2012 Get into the cloud on your terms   Cloud doesn't have to be all or nothing. Choose private, public, on-premises or off, or a hybrid environment that works with your existing infrastructure. Private cloud computing Consider a private cloud—managed on- or off-premises—when you need both to control the security, privacy, customization, and governance of software and services and to gain flexibility, cost savings, and agility. Getting started with private cloud, 4 min. Lync Server 2010: Communications that go with you On premises or in the cloud, Microsoft Lync offers rich communications—presence, IM, voice, video, conferencing, and even desktop sharing—that can take productivity to new heights and new places, anywhere there's an internet connection. Who needs a PBX? Lync — unify communications, 2 min. Office 365: Rich desktop apps as mobile as you are On-site, teleworking, or in the field, Office 365 frees your team to create, update, and collaborate with the same tools and features they already know well, wherever they are. State of Minnesota and Office 365, 4 min. Breaking news: Office 365 for enterprises now FISMA-certified Microsoft Office 365 cloud-hosted app bundle has received the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) nod from the Broadcasting Board of Governors. News and highlights Microsoft partners with other tech firms to launch Data Transparency Coalition Microsoft and several other tech companies and non-profits launched the non-partisan trade association, which will seek to standardize federal data published online. – PC Magazine Exclusive financing promotion for state and local government Through June 30, 2012, Microsoft is offering a 0% financing option for eligible state and local government customers. Get help living within your current budget as you make strategic future investments. Technology update PC World: Five reasons SkyDrive is better than Google Drive If you're looking for a new service to sync and store files across multiple devices, you should give SkyDrive a serious look. Here are five reasons why. Windows RT tablets more security-friendly than IPad, Android devices Windows RT will have the ability to check tablets for compliance with corporate policies. That is something iPads and Android tablets cannot do. – Network World   In this issue: Æ News Æ Technology update Contact us: Federal: 800-342-9224 State/Local: 888-568-8500 Send us a message Tip of the month Find all your recent communications with someone. Learn more Æ App of the Month: Use this Windows Phone app to translate printed language by simply pointing your camera at text. Ÿ Federal  Ÿ State and local  Ÿ Microsoft Gov Ÿ Federal  Ÿ State and local Not yet a subscriber? Sign up! Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please click here. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications click here. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 USA

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