One of the benefits of cloud computing is that it allows agencies to move from a capital expenditure approach to their information technology to an operational expenditure model. Why are OpEx favorable to CapEx? Because an agency rarely has a consistent calculation request. For example, deploying a new enterprise or mission-related application may require significant …
New approaches to developing cloud-based applications require new approaches to securing them. Specifically, cloud-native applications typically use containerization and micro-segmentation of workloads to limit so-called east-west access of workloads. This includes communications between containers when combined into an application. This strategy contrasts with virtual machines or running code running on servers in data centers, where …
Commercial clouds host and deliver agency applications as well as services from an agency’s own data centers. Both sources often present themselves identically to end users. But system administrators need to make adjustments to ensure that the data protections in place at agency data centers are also in place at their cloud service providers. This …
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Global spending on commercial cloud computing services is approaching $500 billion. Eventually, the cloud will account for more than 50% of organizations’ IT budgets. Yet, by some estimates, half of planned cloud migration projects miss their schedule, sometimes by up to two years. Why? Drew Firment, senior vice president of cloud transformation for A Cloud …
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At a press conference Ars attended today, Department of Defense officials discussed the benefits of partnering with Google, Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon to build the Pentagon’s new cloud computing network. The multi-cloud strategy has been described as a necessary measure to keep military personnel current as technology advances and managers’ familiarity with cloud technology has …
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(TNS) – A request for proposals for the construction of fiber optic broadband service in Joplin has been released and is coming to market at the right time, the Joplin City Council announced Monday evening. “We’re getting tremendous interest,” said Riz Shah, an adviser to Alvarez & Marsal and Capital Projects LLP, the project’s consultant. …
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State officials aim to have the same broadband connection in place for all New Mexico schools by 2027 The statewide education network aims to give New Mexico schools the ability to access an internet server that covers the entire state by 2027. (Shaun Griswold/Source NM) State lawmakers expressed familiar skepticism during recent updates on New …
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The Biden administration is calling on agencies to stop talking about artificial intelligence and actually use these tools for their day-to-day work. The White House in October released its draft “Bill of Rights” for the design, development and deployment of AI and other automated systems. The AI Bill of Rights outlines what more than a …
In this special feature, Stephen Amstutz, Head of Strategy and Innovation at Xalient, discusses the role of AI in the shift from network monitoring to observability, highlighting the benefits of AI observability. AI to limit downtime, protect brand reputation and ultimately save money! Stephen is a results-oriented and hard-working professional, able to understand complex issues …
Agencies are taking steps to build their staff’s skills in data and artificial intelligence tools. The Department of Homeland Security, for example, is looking to create a “black belt” program to identify data and AI champions in multiple areas of expertise. DHS Chief Technology Officer David Larrimore told ATARC’s AI and Data Summit that the …
