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    Azure Government

    Insights, how-tos and updates for building solutions on Microsoft's cloud for US government

    Thought Leadership Archives | Page 2 of 4 | Azure Government

    How can agencies address technical debt?
    Karina HommeKarina HommeJanuary 31, 2018Jan 31, 201801/31/18

    The federal government has an estimated $7 billion in technical debt causing increased risk to government as this debt accumulates. Much of this is due to agencies that have deferred maintenance or reduced funding for initiatives due to budgetary constraints. This tactic,

    Balancing government innovation with modernization (MGT)
    Karina HommeKarina HommeJanuary 29, 2018Jan 29, 201801/29/18

    A 2016 Government Accountability Office (GAO) Study found that federal government invests over $80 billion on IT annually—but 75 percent of that money is being spent to maintain old and legacy systems. Even with the Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 and the proposed IT Modernization Fund,

    Federal agencies continue to advance capabilities with Azure Government
    Tom Keane, General Manager, MicrosoftTom Keane, General Manager, MicrosoftJanuary 24, 2018Jan 24, 201801/24/18

    We’re continuing to see agencies advance their capabilities using Azure Government. Two agencies have recently issued new Authority to Operate (ATO) designations for Azure Government: the U.S. Air Force with a DoD Impact Level 4 ATO for its Common Computing Environment (CCE) and U.S.

    Trends in Government Software Developers
    Steve MichelottiSteve MichelottiJanuary 8, 2018Jan 8, 201801/8/18

    A few months ago, StackOverflow published their findings on Trends in Government Software Developers. StackOverflow is the #1 source for software developers to find answers on the Internet and has been the leader in this space for years. Because StackOverflow is one of the most highly trafficked sites on the Internet,

    How to optimize your cloud strategy
    Karina HommeKarina HommeDecember 13, 2017Dec 13, 201712/13/17

    In recent years, U.S. government agencies have moved to the cloud faster than private corporations in an attempt to replace aging systems and improve organizational efficiency.[1] Cloud adoption can transform how IT departments at federal civilian agencies operate, deliver services, and share information.

    Strengthen cybersecurity with an enterprise risk mindset
    Karina HommeKarina HommeDecember 6, 2017Dec 6, 201712/6/17

    Cybersecurity is one of the biggest issues facing federal Chief Information Officers (CIOs). Evolving security is recognized across the board as an important challenge that needs to be addressed swiftly and in a continuous fashion.
    Security is always top of mind for CIOs,

    Conquering the Upfront Cost Barrier to IoT
    Karina HommeKarina HommeDecember 5, 2017Dec 5, 201712/5/17

    According to a recent report from the International Data Center (IDC), How government organizations look at IoT, the top three roadblocks to IoT deployment are upfront costs, security, and privacy.[1] 
    Over 30 billion devices are estimated to be connected to the internet by 2020.[2] The Internet of Things (IoT) can offer government agencies new and innovative ways to connect to the citizens they serve.

    Harnessing the intelligent cloud for Defense
    AvatarDerek Strausbaugh, Principal Program ManagerNovember 30, 2017Nov 30, 201711/30/17

    The rapid evolution of technology and the exploitation of data, machine intelligence and on-demand computing power is changing the landscape of defense. This is leading to a massive shift in how the United States Department of Defense (DoD) is looking to adopt cloud computing services to rapidly innovate,

    Advancing your cloud journey
    Karina HommeKarina HommeNovember 29, 2017Nov 29, 201711/29/17

    According to a survey of Federal CIOs from the International Data Corporation, [1]IDC MaturityScape Benchmark: Cloud in Federal Civilian Agencies in the United States, 2017, 86.4% of respondents are operating beneath the highest stage of cloud maturity. These respondents represent technology decision makers across 104 federal civilian agencies.

    Unlock data insights to drive agency mission
    Karina HommeKarina HommeNovember 28, 2017Nov 28, 201711/28/17

    Now more than ever, federal CIOs can leverage business intelligence (BI) and advanced analytics to simplify data management, unlock valuable insights, and use these insights to improve operations across their agencies.
    Advanced analytics allows CIOs to connect available data to their agency’s larger mission.

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