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May 16, 2012

The growth of desktop and server virtualization has created new challenges for IT departments that have opened the door for opportunities in data management. Read full article

May 14, 2012

The Department of Defense recently announced plans to expand its cyberthreat sharing program to include all Defense Industrial Base-eligible companies. Read full article

May 14, 2012

Private cloud computing is starting to enhance mobility in the medical field worldwide, according to a recent Hindustan Times article. Read full article

May 14, 2012

Server virtualization has been quick to take off in government agencies as a solution to consolidate IT assets. Read full article

May 11, 2012

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is looking into new ways the agency could use private cloud computing to enhance research, Federal Computer Week reported. Read full article

May 11, 2012

Eastern Bank recently adopted a private cloud computing solution to increase the functionality of its network, according to a ComputerWorld case study. Read full article

May 10, 2012

The Federal Information Technology Shared Services Strategy, released by federal CIO Steven VanRoekel earlier this month, aims to improve federal IT adoption by allowing multiple agencies to pull from the same pool of IT resources. Read full article

May 9, 2012

Increased cloud adoption is largely due to software as a service and private cloud computing solutions, according to a recent survey by Network Instruments. Read full article

May 9, 2012

The U.S. government is still behind enterprises when it comes to cloud computing, according to a recent Computerworld article. Read full article

May 9, 2012

The recent hacktivism trend from groups such as Anonymous and a federal shift toward private cloud computing have raised government awareness on cybersecurity. Read full article

May 8, 2012

Server virtualization has helped the Internal Revenue Service save $10.2 million over the course of two years. Read full article

May 8, 2012

In its report to Congress at the end of last year, the DoD highlighted the challenges it faces as the agency transitions into the cyber world. Read full article

May 7, 2012

The government faces significant efficiency challenges when implementing policies and solutions, according to a recent Washington Post article. Read full article

May 7, 2012

The Department of Defense has realized an increase in efficiency from a streamlined technology procurement process and consolidation of IT resources, according to a recent Federal Computer Week article. Read full article

May 7, 2012

Higher education continues to look into and adopt cloud computing solutions, according to a recent Sys-Con Media article. Read full article

May 4, 2012

The U.S. Army was recently awarded a $19.5 million private cloud computing contract to improve its ability to gather intelligence in Afghanistan, according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read full article

May 4, 2012

According to Deltek's Federal Cloud Computing Services Market report, the U.S. government is expected to increase spending on cloud computing solutions at a compound annual growth rate of 34 percent until 2017. Read full article

May 3, 2012

The Department of Interior plans to form a new organization, which will use some of its existing IT employees to staff, according to a recent Federal Times article. Read full article

May 2, 2012

U.S. Bank, the lead bank within U.S. Bancorp, recently adopted a private cloud computing solution to help manage its email. Read full article

May 2, 2012

According to a recent GCN article, the VA's mobile device pilot program began with 100 devices and was designed to test the viability of using iOS devices in the workplace. Read full article

May 2, 2012

A recent DataCore Software survey of 289 IT administrators found respondents are more concerned with private cloud computing and virtualization performance than they have been in the past. Read full article

May 1, 2012

IT strategy and cloud computing expert JP Morgenthal recently identified the high cost of operations and stratification as core issues for IT. Read full article

May 1, 2012

The preliminary findings of a recent image sharing project by the Radiological Society of North America found patients prefer cloud-based technology over traditional options for sharing their medical images Read full article

April 30, 2012

The University of Southern California's Keck Medical School recently implemented cloud-based electronic medical record software and plans to introduce EMR software into its curriculum. Read full article

April 27, 2012

According to a MeriTalk study released earlier this year, government implementation of virtualization is expected to grow, but faces barriers when it comes to funding. Read full article

April 27, 2012

A recent MeriTalk study addresses federal concerns over cost benefits. Read full article

April 26, 2012

As the BYOD trend continues to pick up speed, more organizations have to develop policies to help control devices that are connected to their networks. Read full article

April 26, 2012

Security has been a growing problem in the healthcare industry, with many hospitals and organizations left to protect their private clouds and technology procurements themselves and develop their own security protocols. Read full article

April 25, 2012

Cybersecurity has become an important issue for most industries, and is often a sore subject for those managing their company's private cloud. Read full article

April 25, 2012

The Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 has recently advanced from the House oversight committee to the full House of Representatives. Read full article

April 24, 2012

Many government agencies have ramped up their security-minded technology procurements, hoping to improve system management and security for organizations involved. Read full article

April 23, 2012

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently expanded its use of a cloud computing technology to manage its datacenters. Read full article

April 23, 2012

Government agencies have begun to lay down the law in terms of cyber security, with many now using public internet-based companies to assist their efforts. Read full article

April 23, 2012

Healthcare IT tools are growing in number and popularity. Read full article

April 20, 2012

Although most government personnel, as well as individuals from private IT organizations, believe that there is a need for more stringent regulations in the cyberworld, the line of privacy and security can often be skewed, and individuals hold various feelings on the matter. Read full article

April 19, 2012

Virtualization technology has allowed a range of higher-education organizations, as well as American colleges and universities, to open up their courses to students around the world. Read full article

April 19, 2012

Healthcare organizations have a large use for big data, as the industry is one of the biggest producers and keepers of some of the world's most important data. Read full article

April 18, 2012

Hospitals and clinics aren't the only offices in the healthcare industry feeling the pressures of a smaller-than-needed workforce. Read full article

April 18, 2012

Security is top concern for government personnel, yet many agencies are a more common target than civilian and private companies. Read full article

April 17, 2012

Growth in private cloud computing has matured the technology into one well-suited for a range of industries. Read full article

April 17, 2012

Patient-centered healthcare is the new approach and promise of most healthcare organizations and agencies. Read full article

April 16, 2012

While all industries are susceptible to a security breach, new studies have found that some types of business are more likely to experience an attack than others. Read full article

April 13, 2012

The main function of most government agencies is to service the general public. Read full article

April 12, 2012

Issues of mobile phone security have become a federal-level threat, according to Government Computer News, spurring the Federal Communications Commision to embark on a new effort to create measures that will better protect data and files stored on them. Read full article

April 12, 2012

The fast-approaching compliance date for ICD-10 has been causing anxiety for many healthcare professionals throughout the country. Read full article

April 11, 2012

Mobile devices have changed the way many physicians run their practice. Read full article

April 10, 2012

Most government agencies have adopted private or hybrid clouds into their systems. Read full article

April 10, 2012

Cybersecurity threats have been growing in number and diversity in recent years and months, with some of the most up-and-coming security menaces having names similar to those of childhood monsters. Read full article

April 10, 2012

The healthcare IT industry is booming. Read full article

April 9, 2012

For government workers whose jobs require them to spend a lot of time in the great outdoors, technology must be able to perform amid the natural elements. Read full article

April 9, 2012

Companies across America are facing issues of security and agreement within their departments due to the recent onslaught of new mobile device technology procurements being utilized in the workplace, and government agencies are no exception. Read full article

April 6, 2012

Government agencies will be utilizing big data more often, as the Obama administration recently announced that it plans on spending $200 million on the new virtualization technology procurement. Read full article

April 5, 2012

Although cloud-based technologies have the potential to greatly change healthcare services, many professionals are finding that the shortcomings of the technology are causing unforeseen hardships. Read full article

April 5, 2012

Although some government agencies may be wary of adopting a private cloud, other government organizations currently face budget constraints that keep them from making the technology procurement. Read full article

April 4, 2012

Virtualization technology procurements give most college campuses much to brag about: in addition to saving them money, most cloud technologies allow a college to be more energy efficient, thereby minimizing their carbon footprint. Read full article

April 3, 2012

Although much of America is holding its breath in anticipation of the proposed healthcare regulations, some of the most bated breath is that of healthcare professionals. Read full article

March 30, 2012

Many healthcare centers already make patient data a security priority because of the numerous medical, financial and legal issues that could result from data being breached. Read full article

March 29, 2012

Telemedicine was recently defined by Jonathan Linkous, the CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, as "the delivery of any healthcare service or transmission of wellness information using telecommunications technology." Read full article

March 29, 2012

Although the regulation of cybersecurity continues to be an issue on all levels for the United States, many wonder who should take the lead within the federal government. Read full article

March 29, 2012

Busy physicians often feel they need all the help they can get. Read full article

March 28, 2012

While virtual tools have the capacity to transform education in America, the technology still has much room to mature, and will likely have to get over some some hurdles on the way to finding its full-fledged abilities. Read full article

March 27, 2012

Local and state governments in the Midwest have been seeing increasingly high volumes of data. Read full article

March 26, 2012

While some government organizations have attempted to define the "cloud," the meaning of the term remains somewhat ambiguous. Read full article

March 23, 2012

Government agencies may not have the budgets to permanently hire staff to better mitigate security issues. Read full article

March 23, 2012

While most federal employees are in agreement over the need for a cybersecurity policy that more stringently regulates the use of technology, some advocates are now urging that the legislation include more overarching security protocols for mobile devices. Read full article

March 22, 2012

While U.S. businesses wait for the federal government to come to a conclusion on the nationwide cybersecurity bill, several government agencies are testing new security measures on their own. Read full article

March 22, 2012

As data breaches go, healthcare can see some of the heftiest price tags. Read full article

March 21, 2012

The financial sector will continue to move into the cloud, according to recent reports. Read full article

March 20, 2012

The adoption of cloud in other industries has prompted many manufacturers to implement private or hybrid clouds into their own workplace technology, according to a recent article from Manufacturing.net. Read full article

March 19, 2012

According to recent reports, server virtualization is providing all that government agencies wanted from the technology, and often more. Read full article

March 16, 2012

Experts agree that few technology procurements would be safe should any severe space weather get too close to Earth, according to Space Weather: The International Journal of Research and Applications. Read full article

March 16, 2012

Contrary to popular belief, healthcare IT personnel often have to interact and work with individuals on medical staffs on a near-daily basis. Read full article

March 15, 2012

As many government officials continue to argue over proposed cybersecurity bills, some IT experts believe that valuable time is being wasted. Read full article

March 14, 2012

Healthcare data in the wrong hands could create major problems for patients and medical care providers. Read full article

March 14, 2012

Oklahoma's new data management options are saving the state millions in overpayments in its education budget - $15 million, to be exact, according to Government Technology. Read full article

March 13, 2012

America's former Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was recently named the CTO of the whole federal government. Read full article

March 12, 2012

Currently under pressure to consolidate data and update legacy systems and hardware with new virtualization technology procurements, most government agencies are feeling their large-scale budget crunches more than ever. Read full article

March 12, 2012

While the job market remains tough in all industries, cloud options continue to grow. Read full article

March 9, 2012

Government agencies have boatloads of data. Read full article

March 8, 2012

While virtualization tools are being adopted in many American school districts, the management of such technology procurements has been posing some challenges for different educators. Read full article

March 7, 2012

Virtualization has largely changed the fabric of healthcare IT, making it more important than ever for IT personnel to stay on top of trends and issues affecting their industry. Read full article

March 6, 2012

Government agencies are undertaking technology procurements that can save money. Read full article

March 6, 2012

Most government officials agree that cybersecurity needs a new game plan in the United States. Read full article

March 2, 2012

Few things in the realm of communication have had as momentous an impact as social media. Read full article

March 1, 2012

The recent bust of 25 individuals associated with the hacker group Anonymous may provide government IT leaders with some interesting insights on how to better protect themselves from outsider attacks. Read full article

February 29, 2012

Government agencies have been the target of several large-scale security attacks. Read full article

February 29, 2012

While many schools are utilizing private clouds to create more secure and flexible learning environments, several American universities are showing just how versatile the technology is by their use of innovative technology procurements and groundbreaking research and development. Read full article

February 28, 2012

The growth of private cloud computing in schools was predicted by the joint report from The New Media Consortion and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, the "2011 Horizon Report." Read full article

February 27, 2012

In the wake of several attacks on the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the infamous hacking group Anonymous, the agency is looking for an information technology procurement that can more quickly geographically locate and identify potential threats to U.S. security. Read full article

February 27, 2012

Due to the sheer size of the systems utilized by the U.S. federal government, the world's largest buyer of information, many federal agencies cannot deploy the most cutting-edge software, systems and tools available. Read full article

February 24, 2012

In the midst of a shortage of U.S. jobs, especially for newly minted college graduates, those with big data skills are finding success navigating the job market. Read full article

February 23, 2012

As federal agencies have been working to implement private cloud systems into their infrastructure, the recent announcement of a proposed cybersecurity bill has been met with both praise and criticism. Read full article

February 22, 2012

A recent report from TechAmerica is pushing governments at the local and state levels to adopt cloud computing. Read full article

February 17, 2012

Data center consolidation will be a big project for the federal government in 2012-2013. Read full article

February 16, 2012

Many government agencies are finding advanced persistent threats are becoming harder than ever to address. Read full article

February 16, 2012

Coordinated patient care will likely become a reality in upcoming years, with more healthcare providers using virtualization to cooperate in providing holistic care options. Read full article

February 15, 2012

Although most healthcare agencies have implemented electronic health records, fewer have taken advantage of the full range of benefits that this technology procurement offers. Read full article

February 14, 2012

Government agencies handle a higher volume of data than many companies, making them some of the best candidates for cloud bursting and data replication technology procurement. Read full article

February 14, 2012

Cloud computing has changed the operations of many industries, with healthcare being one sector that has already benefited from the cloud and is expected to increasingly see the benefits of virtualization. Read full article

February 14, 2012

Although many virtualization tools in schools have been more commonly used in wealthier districts, inner-city schools in Los Angeles are creating a digital learning environment that provides students with some of the best technological tools to promote learning. Read full article

February 10, 2012

While many consider private clouds to be the most secure of all cloud types, users still need to implement the best security protocols to make sure data remains safe. Read full article

February 9, 2012

Technology classes have begun to focus their efforts on the cloud, with high school students creating private cloud technologies with virtualization tools. Read full article

February 8, 2012

Many healthcare organizations may not be allocating proper resources to the ICD-10 conversion process, especially in the face of issues like patient health, finances and technological changes. Read full article

February 8, 2012

While many of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's fine ships have sailed above the physical clouds of earth, the government agency is now looking into a technology procurement of cloud-based infrastucture. Read full article

February 8, 2012

Companies that implement hybrid clouds often have to address issues related to potential exposure of their intellectual property to third parties. Read full article

February 7, 2012

Many government agencies are feeling pressure to move towards data center and server virutalization. Read full article

February 6, 2012

While most Americans are aware of February festivities involving groundhogs and hearts, many are likely not aware that 2012 marked the inaugural year of another event, "Digital Learning Day." Read full article

February 3, 2012

In the realms of server virtualization and private cloud computing, CIOs who make their living in the world of healthcare have been touted as some of the most innovative individuals to hold the job title. Read full article

February 2, 2012

With many schools not able to afford the expensive virtual textbook options currently available, experts believe there is still much room to grow by way of education virtualization. Read full article

February 2, 2012

Virtualization has had a large impact on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, requiring staff to be trained both in the technologies and policies that govern its use. Read full article

February 1, 2012

The federal government has been required to move as much as possible to cloud-based systems, an order that was deployed by the Obama administration partially to offset budget crunches. Read full article

January 31, 2012

According to a recent study conducted by IDEAS International Limited, the rise of cloud computing is expected to continue in 2012. Read full article

January 31, 2012

In Avon, Indiana, students can now bring their studies with them anywhere. Read full article

January 30, 2012

Panasonic recently composed a whitepaper, "Diagnosis Danger: Governance & Security Issues Cause IT Concerns About iPad in Healthcare Setting," which found that 66 percent of respondents believe tablets create governance challenges for their healthcare organizations. Read full article

January 30, 2012

One of the foremost expositions on cloud computing will be hosting a large session on the technology's place in healthcare, and how a cloud technology procurement can be meaningfully implemented. Read full article

January 30, 2012

A recent survey conducted by Business Web Hosting Plans found small and medium-sized retailers have been effectively utilizing the cloud to increase efficiency and security. Read full article

January 27, 2012

The West Health Policy Center created by billionaire philanthropists Gary and May West, where research will be conducted to improve a number of health IT innovations include "smart technology," which includes products such as mobile health monitors and other information technology procurements. Read full article

January 27, 2012

James Clapper, the U.S. director of national intelligence, recently told an audience at the Center for Strategic and International Studies that spy agencies across the United States will use the cloud in an increasing role as government looks to make the shift to the cloud, reported Bloomberg. Read full article

January 27, 2012

Innovative solutions are on the rise for several manufacturing trades, with the field expected to see major growth and a number of technology procurements in the future. Read full article

January 27, 2012

Companies looking to build their own private cloud computing environment are likely doing so to have added control over their virtualization and cloud computing abilities. Read full article

January 26, 2012

The Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act has made it possible for voters to access an absentee ballot online via the cloud. More than 1,200 Florida voters from 40 counties have already used the system to cast votes in advance of on January 31. Read full article

January 25, 2012

With many healthcare organizations and centers looking to move into virtualization and private clouds, many companies are left short-handed as they lack the appropriate staff members to install and oversee these new technologies. Read full article

January 25, 2012

Researchers at the University of Vienna have found a way to deploy secure cloud computing.by combining quantum computing with quantum cyptography, resulting in an extremely secure cloud computing environment. Read full article

January 24, 2012

With new Payment Card Industry and Data Security Services going into effect on January 1, several retailers are still finding it difficult to reach compliance within their business. Read full article

January 23, 2012

Schools that took the plunge into virtualization early on are seeing huge benefits now. Read full article

January 23, 2012

Highlighting the trend toward large-scale enterprise-level cloud adoption in numerous industries, Montgomery County Community College recently introduced a number of courses that are based around cloud technologies. Read full article

January 20, 2012

Healthcare offices and hospitals moving into virtualization must make sure they incorporate appropriate data recovery options as they transition. Read full article

January 20, 2012

A recent report released by IDC Government Insights showed "regional cloud hubs" will be a primary driver for how state and local governments will move to cloud-based computing services. Read full article

January 19, 2012

Celebrating its 101st birthday, the annual National Retail Federation???s Annual Convention and Expo highlighted a number of cloud-based technologies for the field, a clear sign that the industry is looking forward to many more cloud technology procurements. Read full article

January 18, 2012

A recent survey conducted by SafeGov.org and the Ponemon Institute was able to collect the thoughts of 400 federal agency employees on the the shift to private cloud computing, and found that they want to be able to embrace the cloud, but still have security concerns. Read full article

January 18, 2012

Technology procurement may be difficult for IT departments facing tight budgets in 2012, but virtualization and the cloud could be shrewd investments for cash-strapped businesses. Read full article

January 18, 2012

Finance personnel who are wary of private cloud computing technology may want to check out a number of recently developed tools and workshop options. Read full article

January 17, 2012

California State University, the United States??? largest public university, recently announced it signed a four-year cloud contract with a private cloud vendor. Read full article

January 16, 2012

Obama???s ???cloud first??? policy will likely lead to improved performance at the Department of Education. Read full article

January 13, 2012

Enterprises that adopt cloud computing strategies are preparing for an industry that continuously finds ways to do more with less, both hardware-wise and monetarily. Read full article

January 13, 2012

Analytics is emerging in the healthcare field as top tool. Read full article

January 13, 2012

A recent study conducted by Infonetics Research found service providers are seeking more revenue by expanding their data center services. Read full article

January 12, 2012

If the Federal chief information officer Steven VanRoekel suggests that cloud computing would effectively progress the infrastructure of IT within the government, then business leaders and IT managers from all industries may benefit from acquiring an SaaS provider. Read full article

January 12, 2012

According to several IT experts, hybrid clouds are expected to be the next big thing in cloud computing. Read full article

January 12, 2012

Enterprises that send their workers on business trips can benefit greatly from cloud computing - a technology that is set to expand in the coming years, Data Knowledge Center reports. Read full article

January 12, 2012

???As the United States healthcare IT operational system becomes increasingly efficient, the future of its growth may fully depend on the implementation of cloud-based strategies. Read full article

January 12, 2012

Adopting new virtualization technologies may seem like a difficult thing for some businesses just getting off the ground. However, companies that take the plunge into virtualization will often find their businesses take off at a much quicker speed than originally planned. Read full article

January 12, 2012

According to a recent report by Global Industry Analysts, Software-as-a-Service offerings are growing at a rapid rate, and many expect SaaS demand will eclipse demand for licensed software in the upcoming years. Read full article

January 11, 2012

Healthcare clinics adopting cloud computing strategies will ultimately make life easier on professionals, Dentistry IQ reports. Read full article

January 11, 2012

Cincinnati-based Seven Hills School recently announced it will give every one of its sixth through 12th grade students an iPad to use for educational purposes during the 2012-2013 school year, according to local ABS affiliate WCPO. Read full article

January 10, 2012

As the United States economy and workforce slowly regains its footing, cloud computing is now at the forefront of recovery. Read full article

January 10, 2012

Healthcare continues to see the benefits of cloud, with more sectors of the industry adopting the technology due to its cost and time efficiencies. Read full article

January 10, 2012

Healthcare continues to see the benefits of cloud, with more sectors of the industry finding a cloud technology procurement greatly beneficial in cost and time savings. Read full article

January 9, 2012

For those who are sent on business trips, cloud computing can mean the difference between an efficient and struggling venture. Read full article

January 6, 2012

As the global economy continues to falter, many businesses and governments are looking to reduce costs a Read full article

January 5, 2012

As cloud computing continues to advance in popularity and potential, more industries are using the technology for innovative and creative solutions. Read full article

January 4, 2012

Cloud computing might eventually be the norm throughout the IT industry, and according to a study by Network Computing, that time may be fast approaching. Read full article

January 3, 2012

The question may not be if the entire healthcare industry will adopt cloud-based systems, but when. Read full article

January 3, 2012

Virtual hosted applications can be accessed from numerous mobile and desktop devices. Read full article