Cloud as a solution for records management headaches

Is the answer to records management in the cloud?

After initial wariness, OMB and NARA are pursuing cloud computing as an option for agencies overwhelmed by the number of records they manage.

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How to get on top of the federal records tidal wave

Inefficient record management is hampering operations and causing agencies to exceed annual budgets by 17 percent, or $5 million, according to a new survey.

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With shared infrastructures, security must move with the data

From private clouds to the commercial providers, software-defined security controls have to stay with workloads wherever they go.

Blackberry in the cloud displaying a communication error message

Tips for moving BlackBerrys along with e-mail to the cloud

At EPA, Lockheed Martin put BlackBerry users through pilot tests before transitioning them to the cloud.

Data analytics

Data analytics: a perfect investment for tight budgets

Analysis projects can pay off in improved agency performance, proactive management and a better handle on day-to-day operations.

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Million-message mailboxes complicate EPA's move to Office 365

When moving to Office 365, EPA discovered some Lotus Notes mailboxes with more than a million objects -- and 90T in all in the system -- prompting a new approach to the transition.

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The enemy of risk management starts with a C (and it's not China)

Complexity is the enemy of security, says NIST's FISMA lead Ron Ross, and the cloud can help simplify networks.

GIS map data in the cloud

FEMA seeks to make emergency data available in real time

The agency is looking for a cloud environment that will allow access to critical geospatial data in real-time during emergencies.

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Texas readies Office 365 for mission-critical police, health care data

As Texas officials move 100,000 state employees to the cloud, Microsoft is working with the state to ensure that its system meets stringent criminal justice and health-care privacy regulations.

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5 steps to a secure, multitenant private cloud

As agencies move toward consolidated, unified data centers and private clouds, Cisco offers an outline on how to get there.

Futuristic data center

Data center of the future: converged infrastructure

The move to this next-generation, automated data center is a multiyear endeavor that started with virtualization and the concept of unified computing.

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Cloud broker makes it easier to control shadow IT

Gravitant's cloudMatrix offers continuous cloud asset discovery and sync capabilities to help agencies find unauthorized IT resources.

Topic Resources

  • Ensuring a Successful Migration to the Cloud

    This webcast will provide agencies with an assessment on how to manage a smooth transition that ensures the availability and security of cloud operations.

  • Transforming Agency Networks: Modernize to Meet Today’s Demands

    Network infrastructure modernization is on the wish list of many agencies due to growing demand for bandwidth and improved IT service delivery. But modernization requires money – which is in short supply these days. Register for this webcast to hear about these issues through survey results sourced by public sector IT leaders and business decision makers.

  • The Power of Cloud: Driving Business Model Innovation

    Although cloud capabilities offer numerous opportunities to drive business innovation, its potential beyond technological capabilities remains virtually untapped. Read the white paper to learn more about the benefits of cloud-enabled business models in promoting sustainable competitive advantage.

  • Special Report: Best Practices for Meeting Big Data Challenges

    Big data is a top priority for CIOs, but few know exactly what it is – and what it can help their organizations achieve. As the creation of data has multiplied recently, IT organizations are left wondering how to manage those data stores while at the same time being asked to help the business side of the house innovate, cut costs and improve end-user satisfaction. Download this special report for in-depth articles on meeting the challenges you face as you take on "big data."

  • Special Report: The Efficient Data Center: Optimization

    The old notion of a data cennter--a building full of servers that can be expanded at will as the demand to host applications increased--is gone for good. The new environment, defined by perpetual budget constraints but still increasing user needs, requires data centers that deliver more computing power but also cost less to run and take up less space.