State and Local Government
Why the Future of Freedom, and Secure Communications, Is in the Cloud
We enjoy a wonderful array of freedoms in our nation. But with the ever-shrinking news cycle and flurry of daily life, that fact is often ignored. It’s easy to forget that our freedoms started with thousands of farmers, small business owners, laborers, and other colonists seeking self-governance. To…
The big myth about security patch management
“If we had just kept our systems patched, the malware wouldn’t have been a problem.” After every major breach you usually hear those words echoed across news media. You might even pause for a moment and tell yourself that if the victims had just patched their systems, they would have bee…
Edge and fog computing: Key to safer streets? (Part 3)
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 key to smarter cities. In our third and final blog, we’ll break with the old west theme a bit and look to the future of transportation. From aut…
What’s all the buzz about integrated, threat-driven CDM?
The rollout of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program has been a game changer for government agencies. And whether you realize it or not, you’re just getting to the good part. As you leave Phases 1 and 2 behind (who and what is on the network)…
Edge and fog computing: The key to smarter cities? (Part 2)
In part one (Edge and fog computing: Cutting through the haze), we used Michael Crichton’s 1973 sci-fi movie, Westworld, to illustrate the concepts of edge and fog computing. Now, we’ll explore how government can use them to improve our communities. Edge and fog computing hold great potential to mak…
Edge and fog computing: Cutting through the haze (Part 1)
Michael Crichton’s 1973 sci-fi movie, Westworld, may be where the initial concept of edge and fog computing (as well as the computer virus) first came to life. In the film, androids appeared to operate using an early form of automated response. But the edge and fog we know today, are much more evolv…
IDC analyst Part 2: How to make multi-cloud work for government
Guest Blogger: Adelaide O’Brien, Research Director, Government Digital Transformation Strategies at IDC Through her work at IDC, Adelaide drives better understanding of the full scope of efforts needed for digital transformation. This includes focusing on innovative technologies like Big Data…
IDC analyst Part 1: How to make multi-cloud work for government
Guest Blogger: Adelaide O’Brien, Research Director, Government Digital Transformation Strategies at IDC Through her work at IDC, Adelaide drives better understanding of the full scope of efforts needed for digital transformation. This includes focusing on innovative technologies like Big Data…
Earth Day 2018: Tech and Trees the next big thing?
Forget driverless cars, drones, and hyperloops. The convergence of tech and trees is the next big thing. From New York City to the USDA (and even your own backyard), “Smart Trees” connected by the Internet of Things (IoT) are gaining ground as Earth Day 2018 arrives. Earth Day 2018 As you think abou…
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