US Navy Successfully Tests Cloud Based IaaS
By Kevin L. Jackson, Vice President at Dataline
During a recent interview Navy CIO Robert Carey stated that cloud computing offered real value to the Navy, iting that both the Navy Next Generation Enterprise Network and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Service programs will leverage cloud computing. He envisions a future day when “Grey clouds” within a ship’s hull will transition to clouds within the battle group.
Navy CIO Sees Future in Cloud Computing
By Kevin L. Jackson, Vice President at Dataline
During this week’s Federal Executive Forum taping, Navy CIO Robert Carey discussed his views on cloud computing. Stating that the NGEN and CANES (Navy Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services) programs will both leverage cloud computing, he also describes a future of “grey clouds” on each ship.
DoD, DHS & FBI Talk Identity Management
By Kevin L. Jackson, Vice President at Dataline
(Video) During this week’s Federal Executive Forum, key decision makers from DoD, DHS and FBI highlighted identity management interoperability as their key priority for 2010. Panelists included: Robert Mocny, Acting Director, US-VISIT Program Department of Homeland Security; Stephen Morris, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, FBI; and Thomas Dee, Director, Defense Biometrics, Office of the Secretary of Defense…
Carpathia Unveils Government Solutions Unit
By Kevin L. Jackson, Vice President at Dataline
Carpathia Hosting has announced the formation of Carpathia Government Solutions, a unit dedicated to providing solutions specifically for federal civilian and defense agencies. The new business unit boasts ATOs (Authority to Operate) for over 20 federal agencies, support for private agency networks and an active facility clearance.
DHS, DoD, and FAA Discuss Cybersecurity
By Kevin L. Jackson, Vice President at Dataline
Greg Schaffer, Assistant Secretary for CyberSecurity & Communications for the US Department of Homeland Security, sees Trusted Internet Connections, EINSTEIN, and front line defense of the nation’s networks as top cybersecurity priorities for the department.
