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Amazon Web Services Rents Cloud Space to DoD Through FedRAMP

Posted on April 2, 2014
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The GSA’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program or better known as FedRAMP has approved the use of Amazon Web Services for cloud computing. The cloud services will help the Army and Navy save time and money. High level military...

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GSA’s FedRAMP Continues Its Search for Qualified Government Contractors

Posted on November 4, 2013
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According to the GSA’s Interior Department Chief Information Officer Bernard Mazer, there are not enough certified cloud service contractors meeting FedRAMP’s guidelines and standards. FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is the program GSA has designed to certify commercial...

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GSA Continues to Approve Third-Party Organizations (3PAO) for Cloud Security Services

Posted on July 26, 2013
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This past month, the General Services Administration (GSA) has continued to fine tune their focus on the issue of government-wide cloud security by teaming up with the American Association for Laboratory (A2LA). The A2LA is a non-profit organization that will...

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Government Contracting Cheat Sheet for Abbreviations

Posted on May 15, 2013
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SAM = System for Award Management (replaced CCR & ORCA) sam.gov DUNS = Dun & Bradstreet (Business code/credit rating) CAGE = Commercial and Government Entity Code (SAM registration & CAGE are what the government uses to pay your business) NCAGE =NATO Commercial...

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Obama Meets with Labor Leaders over ‘Balanced Plan’ Preparation

Posted on November 13, 2012
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Shortly after his re-election campaign win, President Obama is preparing to meet with numerous labor leaders at the White House to resolve economic issues. The purpose of the ‘Balanced Plan’ that Obama will be urging Congress to pass with correct...

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Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing in the Public Sector

Posted on December 9, 2011
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Cloud computing is back in the news again! With the recent addition of Cloud Saves in the new XBOX Live Dashboard and a new federal program which is intended to get more agencies on board the cloud computing bandwagon, it’s...

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