Azure Government

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Announcements - Azure Government

Microsoft Azure Government continuing to add to ITAR product catalog

September 14, 2016 Sep 14, 2016 09/14/16
Willis_Chris, Sr Program Manager, Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure announced in June of 2016 that the Microsoft Azure Government (MAG) region can now support the processing and storing of ITAR-regulated workloads and controlled applications. Since the announcement, we have added over 8 services to the ITAR product catalog. ITAR, or International Traffic in Arms Regulations, controls the export...

With 23 states (and growing) – Microsoft is the CJIS cloud leader

September 13, 2016 Sep 13, 2016 09/13/16
Rochelle M. Eichner
In December 2012 Microsoft was the first hyperscale cloud provider to contractually attest to the applicable CJIS controls with a signed CJIS management agreement and CJIS Security Addendum. It was three years before any cloud provider. Since 2012, we have worked one-by-one to sign agreements with 23 other states and our goal of reaching all ...

Microsoft signs CJIS Security Addendum for Oregon

September 8, 2016 Sep 8, 2016 09/8/16
Rochelle M. Eichner
I was honored to have the opportunity to present on the subject of the Liability of the Data Breach (and how to prevent it) at the Oregon CJIS User Conference in Bend last week.  In the conference opening keynote, Major Tom M. Worthy, Oregon State Police, announced “The Oregon State Police (OSP) is pleased to announce to the Oregon CJIS ...

Join us! DC Azure Gov Meetup on container strategies in government – Sept. 29

September 7, 2016 Sep 7, 2016 09/7/16
Karina Homme
(image) As federal agencies strive to optimize cloud computing efficiency, they are increasingly turning to containers for a faster and more cost efficient approach to moving applications to the cloud. To discuss the latest developments and exciting projects surrounding this innovative technology in government, be sure to RSVP and join us ...

Azure Import/Export Service generally available in Azure Government

August 24, 2016 Aug 24, 2016 08/24/16
Brenda Y Lee
We are excited to announce the general availability of the Azure Import/Export Service in Microsoft Azure Government. The Import/Export service allows migration of large amounts of data in and out of Azure blob storage by shipping hard disk drives directly to the datacenter. This service is suitable in situations where you want to transfer ...

ExpressRoute Dallas now available

August 23, 2016 Aug 23, 2016 08/23/16
jawalte
ExpressRoute locations are facilities where ExpressRoute connections are available to Azure datacenters. We are happy to announce the lighting of the newest ExpressRoute in Dallas, US. This new location will be able to provide consumers in the area more convenience and allow them to save money as well. We will keep you updated as more ...

Join us! DC Azure Gov Meetup on open source technology in government –  Aug. 31 

August 18, 2016 Aug 18, 2016 08/18/16
Karina Homme
The recent release of the White House's Federal Source Code policy is just the latest example of how the federal government has come to embrace. open source ideology. This policy promotes efficiency and re-use by encouraging agencies to use open source code for custom applications and building communities around it. Please join us to discuss ...