US Department of Defense Upgrades to Windows 10

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Microsoft on the campaign trail View as webpage | Subscribe | Update Profile Key Headlines      Selected Videos      Upcoming Events In this issue Featured Article US Department of Defense to Upgrade 4 Million Devices to Windows 10 Because the U.S. Department of Defense is a prime target of cyber criminals and one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world, its leaders know the importance of securing its baseline systems. Terry Halvorsen, CIO for the Department of Defense, is directing all Combatant Commands, Services Agencies and Field Activities to rapidly deploy Windows 10 to improve the Department's cybersecurity posture, lower the cost of IT and streamline the IT operating environment. Read more now Microsoft and TASER Leverage the Cloud to Drive Safer Communities Body-worn and in-car video systems are some of the most important tools for law enforcement and the communities they serve. Join the March 8 Webcast to learn how Microsoft and TASER are leveraging the cloud to deliver breakthrough solutions for video capture, analysis, and collaboration within agencies and beyond. Police department uses Office 365 to make faster decisions and better serve the community The Richland Police Department wanted to streamline its flow of information so that officers could spend less time filing reports and more time serving the community. It also sought to encourage collaboration among department staff for faster decision making. Enter: Office 365. Microsoft empowers voters, candidates and parties on the road to 2016 "Never before has technology been as important and integrated into U.S. presidential campaigns," according to Fred Humphries, Microsoft's corporate vice president for U.S. government affairs. "For example, Microsoft is helping the election process for both major parties at the Iowa caucuses and assisting candidates as they connect with their potential supporters." 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