Insights, how-tos and updates for building solutions on Microsoft's cloud for US government
November 21, 2017Nov 21, 201711/21/17IoT is multi-dimensional and flexible in the way it can improve agency function and bring nuanced approaches to citizen services, all while existing on a secure platform.
With IoT, you are connecting to a vast web of devices such as street cameras,
November 16, 2017Nov 16, 201711/16/17In working with federal agencies, we’re seeing a new level of maturity in terms of the ability to use the cloud to dramatically impact mission, achieving much more than just cost savings.
For example, the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Access to Care allows Veterans,
November 9, 2017Nov 9, 201711/9/17Kevin Leffew is a Solution Specialist for Microsoft for US SLG with a specialization in Blockchain and the Modern Workplace. You can find him writing about all things related to blockchain, distributed systems, and digital identity on his blog (https://medium.com/@kleffew) and on Twitter @kleffew94
In today’s rapidly modernizing economy,
November 9, 2017Nov 9, 201711/9/17Cloud migration should be at the top of every Federal CIO’s priority list. [1]Cloud technology offers agencies the tools they need to drive impact with innovation in a rapidly changing digital world. With the cloud, CIOs can bring about digital transformation to support agency missions,
November 8, 2017Nov 8, 201711/8/17In Gartner’s Top Seven Priorities for U.S. Federal CIOs, they maintain that revitalizing the IT workforce should be looked at as an opportunity for CIOs to improve the quality of employees their organization has.[1] One way of doing this is by modernizing the workforce with new and innovative technology.
November 3, 2017Nov 3, 201711/3/17A recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that by 2020 the number of devices connected to the internet will exceed 30 billion.[1] This web of connected devices, or Internet of Things (IoT), gives government agencies a new and unique opportunity to leverage innovative technology to provide better services to citizens.
November 1, 2017Nov 1, 201711/1/17As the Microsoft Azure Government federal lead partnering with CIOs, I’m often asked: “What are the top priorities for modernizing government?” With new legislation empowering CIOs to take a greater leadership role in transforming the business of government, we’re seeing new opportunities to innovate while reducing technology debt
A recent report from Gartner Top Seven Priorities for U.S.
October 24, 2017Oct 24, 201710/24/17In my day-to-day work, I help government agencies implement initiatives to protect, detect and respond to breaches. You’ve likely heard statistics – on average globally, it takes 191 days to identify a data breach and that the median number of days an attacker stays dormant within a network before detection is over 200.
October 10, 2017Oct 10, 201710/10/17In support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, we’re kicking off a blog series to share best practices from our experiences with our customers as part of our commitment to enabling U.S. government with a complete,
June 21, 2017Jun 21, 201706/21/17We are excited to announce that Azure Government services are now available through the Cloud Solution Provider program (CSP). The CSP program enables partners to make Microsoft Cloud services part of their customer offerings, expanding U.S. government customer options in meeting their mission goals.
