government
Edge and fog computing: Key to safer streets? (Part 3)
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In parts one and two, we used Michael Crichton’s 1973 sci-fi movie, Westworld, to illustrate the concepts of edge and fog computing and how they may be the...
Edge and fog computing: The key to smarter cities? (Part 2)
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In part one, we used Michael Crichton’s 1973 sci-fi movie, Westworld, to illustrate the concepts of edge and fog (or edge fog) computing. Now we’ll explore how government can...
Cisco Cloudlock Certification Builds on Cisco’s FedRAMP-Approved Portfolio
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Federal agencies have been under pressure to make progress and to comply with the “Cloud First” mandate since it went into effect in 2010. The initiative was created to push agencies to accelerate their adoption of cloud solutions to help improve employee productivity, increase collaboration, and drive cost efficiencies. Many federal agencies have made positive […]
A Hosted Cloud Solution Tailored for Government
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No matter the industry, organizations are challenged to find a comprehensive IT strategy that fits their unique needs. As an increasing number of these businesses are forced to go digital, they are also looking for a cloud solution that is user-friendly, secure, and compatible with their existing tools and devices. The same goes for federal agencies […]
Understanding the Digital Transformation of Government
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The world is being transformed by technology. Almost everything we see, touch, and do is being transformed by technology. Government isn’t immune from technologically driven change. From intelligent street lights to traffic data gathered through Internet of Things (IoT) devices to using big data and analytics to develop and deploy social services, government is being […]
Cybersecurity and the Federal Government – GovLoop’s Latest Guide Features Cisco
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It seems like everyone is concerned about cybersecurity these days, but the stakes are especially high for the federal government. For good reason, as the public sector’s networks and data in question contain some of our nation’s most important and most sensitive information. But the technology landscape is constantly shifting, and it can be difficult […]
Mission-Driven Cybersecurity
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For many government agencies, cybersecurity can be an afterthought, a one-off, single product they add on after the fact to meet regulation or protect from basic hacks. What these agencies don’t realize is that cybersecurity isn’t an afterthought – it’s closely tied to an agency’s core mission. Whether that mission is public health, national security, […]
Digitization: Challenges & Opportunities
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As digitization is being embraced by companies, communities, cities, organizations large and small, it is critical to assess and address the challenges that exist. Challenges that can become show-stoppers for the internet of things (IoT), challenges that could diminish the promise of big data, challenges that may push promising innovations in domains of artificial intelligence, […]
Cruising to Safer, Smarter Streets
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Start Your Engines: Considering all the benefits emerging with the technology innovations of the digital age, it’s surprising that we see few changes to roadways, streets and vehicles that truly improve the driver experience and make roads safer. As a German, I more than appreciate the beauty of good driving. But how can we truly leverage innovative change and […]
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