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FCC to finalize rules on 'white spaces' Internet use

ComputerWorld: Computerworld -  The inadvertent exposure of a sensitive Transportation Security Administration security manual last month serves as a sobering reminder about the pitfalls of trying to redact, or hide, electronic text.

The Wall Street Journal (online subscription required): SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it plans to finalize rules for the use of wireless Internet devices on unused TV airwaves, an initiative touted by Google Inc., Microsoft Corp. and other technology companies.

The FCC said that usage of so-called white-spaces spectrum is on its agenda for the commission's next open meeting on Sept. 23.   Read More

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Open Government / Government Collaboration

This i360Gov special report provides a snapshot of recent events impacting key information sharing initiatives designed to enable greater collaboration within and across agencies. Inside you will find articles highlighting key factors in ongoing information sharing initiatives including: Information sharing drivers for 2010; a regulatory update; information sharing...   Read More >>

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Working in the Clouds: Key Government Initiatives and Best Practices

Due to its promise as a low-cost computing alternative, publicity surrounding cloud computing remains at a fever pitch, and federal IT executives increasingly realize they must find some way to incorporate this ‘software as a service’ model into current operations, to help them do more...   Read More >>

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Federal Cybersecurity: The Latest challenges, Initiatives and Best Practices

Check out our latest special report, specifically created for i360Gov’s audience -- spotlighting revolutionary changes taking place in federal cybersecurity.

• Agencies must now deal with cyber attacks evolving faster than they can be counteracted. Penetration tests show...   Read More >>

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Data Center Modernization: Migrating to the Cloud

To help federal IT organizations streamline data centers for more efficient operations, the current administration is working hard to apply ‘best practices’ thinking to modernize IT and drive oversight functions toward reducing IT costs, wherever possible.

By leveraging technologies such as...   Read More >>

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Honey, I Shrunk the Data Center

Data center consolidation is now a top federal IT priority, as the White House leads the charge in driving a government-wide effort to reduce IT costs, lower energy consumption, improve IT security and enable a shift to more efficient IT platforms, such as cloud computing. Driven by a few recently formed initiatives...   Read More >>

i360Gov Special Report: Data Center Modernization

To help federal IT organizations streamline data centers for more efficient operations, the current administration is working hard to apply ‘best practices’ thinking to modernize IT and drive oversight functions...   Download Now

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Federal Cybersecurity: an i360Gov Special Report

As complexity and culture in federal IT environments has organically flourished, so too have the risks involved in adequately securing critical resources and information.

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