Government News Roundup – October 2018 Edition
Federal News
White House Outlines Move from ‘Cloud First’ to ‘Cloud Smart’
POTUS has released his latest strategy in the cloud movement and is inviting public comment through October 24.
Meet IT Modernization Objectives with a Cloud-based Solution
Agencies can significantly enhance the efficiency of their communications infrastructure by leveraging best-of-breed UCaaS technology. Collab9’s Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution facilitates remote work and BYOD initiatives, offering a consistent experience across devices. Agencies looking to streamline inter-departmental collaboration can do so with a consistent, interconnected platform.
IT diversity will serve OMB’s Cloud Smart strategy
OMB’s “Cloud Smart” strategy will help agencies migrate by focusing on the workforce, procurement and security.
Three Key Takeaways from Trump’s Cloud Smart Strategy
Bloomberg dives into the administration’s Cloud Smart strategy and shares what they believe are the top three takeaways.
State and Local Agency News
The Benefits and Challenges of Moving to the Cloud in the Public Sector
In order to reap the benefits of moving to cloud solutions for state and local governments, they need to keep cybersecurity compliance top of mind.
Hybrid-Cloud Boosts Enterprise Agility for State and Local Governments
It is possible for state and local agencies to gain the benefits of the cloud while still retaining on-premise solutions.
Cloud Security Concerns in the Public Sector and How to Tackle Them
The acceptance of cloud technology has grown significantly in the public sector, especially among State and Local Governments. While there are valid concerns surrounding security of cloud solutions, there are ways to mitigate the risks.
Collab9: NASPO Value Point Contract Holder for Hosted Unified Communications
Did you know that Collab9’s Hosted Unified Communications solution is available through NASPO’s Value Point? States, territories and authorized political subdivisions can leverage NASPO and the leadership and expertise of all 50 states to ensure the highest quality of cloud solutions for their agency.
