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Cloud computing highlights | | In a speech last week at the University of Washington, Ballmer discussed cloud computing,
with a focus on how it will change the way people and organizations use technology. | | | Vivek Kundra, U.S. Chief Information Officer, describes the Obama administration's broad plan to modernize the government's technology infrastructure and discusses Microsoft efforts to make its cloud-computing services comply with the guidelines of government agencies. -TechFlash | | | Watch Teresa Carlson, Vice President of Microsoft Federal, discuss cloud computing and how it applies to the federal government's missions in this FedScoop interview. | | | Gail Thomas-Flynn, Vice President for Microsoft State and Local Government Solutions, explains why the announcement of enhanced certification and security capabilities for cloud users is significant not just for federal customers, but also for states and cities. -CivSource | | | The city of Miami quickly stands up a new cloud-based, citizen-service application, saving money and even generating revenue. -Computerworld |
Other news and highlights | | The ongoing effort toward a more open government is pushing agencies to focus on data efficiency and the cost of management. Microsoft is helping U.S. public sector organizations use COTS-based solutions to get up and running quickly. | | | This step-by-step guide to Open Government includes feature articles and a full report, available for download. | | | The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has saved $170,000 on travel and phone costs in just a year by using Office Live Meeting for training, collaboration, and interactive meetings. |
Technology Update | | SharePoint's many moving pieces have not traditionally fit neatly into the cloud. But SharePoint 2010 addresses that problem-with three key changes. -CIO.com | | | For agency-wide initiatives, Microsoft Project Server 2010 provides unified project and portfolio management capabilities to help prioritize investments, increase visibility, and gain greater control of resources to trim costs. Download the beta. | | | With Office 2010, your agency gets a wide range of powerful new ways to do its best work from more places-whether your staff is using PCs, smartphones, or Web browsers. Try it. |
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