The 10 Critical Elements of Server Backup Technology Author: Nick Mueller, Zetta.net Local and off-site Backup Combination. It’s a best practice to have a combination of local and off-site backup. Typically you want to keep large files, like databases and system state file backups on-site. This enables a quick recovery of the latest version ofRead… Read more »
With the fiscal reality of today’s government, it is common to hear that agencies are increasingly being asked to do more with fewer resources. Technological innovation has increasingly been seen as one more way government can cut costs, while increasing productivity. From the White House’s Digital Government Strategy to individual agencies, such as the EqualRead… Read more »
Transforming IT in government involves strategic investments and assessing current opportunities. Microsoft states in a recent report, Cloud First: Federal IT Reform, “A number of agencies are sitting on undiscovered treasure in the form of underutilized software and services for support and training. For government IT, navigating budget cuts in this economy may actually presentRead… Read more »
Here is today’s federal cybersecurity and information technology news: The Department of Defense announced its a DoD Safe Helpline Mobile Application to combat anxiety, depression, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. More here. The Air Force has awarded contracts to continue operating its advanced aerial Angel Fire sensors jointly developed by the Air Force Research LaboratoryRead… Read more »
Zetta.net’s 3-in-1 Online Server Backup Solution Recognized as a “Best New Product” in the SaaS and Cloud Computing Category VNM82912 –SUNNYVALE, Calif. – August 29, 2012 – Zetta.net, a provider of 3-in-1 online server backup solutions, today announced that its appliance-free Zetta DataProtect online server backup and disaster recovery solution has been recognized as aRead… Read more »
Five-hour course to inspire IT professionals, information strategists and process owners with new approaches, best practices and success stories Our Boot Camp seminar series, “5 Steps to Victory over Manual Processes,” will be held in seven cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Washington, D.C., and Minnetonka, Minn. — from October 2 to OctoberRead… Read more »
I am an avid follower of everything technology and trends, but am tired of hearing about cloud, mobile, and social computing. It’s time to get over it with the agenda of the past and get on with it with the future of technology. Here is my “Technology Forecast 2013” with the top 8 trends IRead… Read more »
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reported via Federal News Radio that seven agencies have made extensive progress in implementing the “cloud first” initiative required by the Office of Management and Budget. The seven agencies being lauded for their transition to cloud computing include Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security and the Treasury Department.Read… Read more »
The Department of Defense needs to accomplish its critical global missions despite a decreasing budget and rising cybersecurity threat. To that end, the Chief Information Officer of the DoD, Teri Takai, released its Cloud Computing Strategy, which outlines its goals to accelerate the adoption of cloud computing throughout the department. In the strategy, the OfficeRead… Read more »
Gadi Ben-Yehuda Ludwig Wittgentsein is Weeding Wilting Tuts. Bill Gates thinks game-play will become more prevalent as a mode of teaching and learning. Meanwhile, “The Art of Video Games” debuts at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. Tim O’Reilly argues that “only by having fun with technology can we truly unlock its potential.” And if youRead… Read more »