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Identity-Based Networks: Pathway to Cloud ComputingIdentity-Based Networks: Pathway to Cloud Computing
If your family members are the only ones using a storage locker, security is simple: only give out the lock combination to family members. Sharing with multiple families creates new security challenges. It’s just so with cloud computing. Read more >>

 
     
  The New Collaboration Experience: Putting People Back in the Center of Government
Over the last decade, government has been automating processes that don’t require people, such as filing taxes and renewing automobile registration, to increase service levels. The next frontier is improving experiences involving people, within an agency, between agencies, and with citizens. Read more >>
 
     
 

From PBX to Cisco Unified Communications: Better Collaboration with Less CostFrom PBX to Cisco Unified Communications:
Better Collaboration with Less Cost

Federal government agencies have found a surprising ally in meeting their missions: the humble communications system. Benefits include lower costs, improved citizen interactions, an empowered mobile workforce, and greater security. Read more >>

 
     
  Planning Ahead for Network Upgrades: Three Rewards
Not proactively planning for network equipment replacements is risky business for the public sector. Now government IT departments can plan network refreshes years ahead of time, avoiding budget surprises.
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  Cisco and VMware Delivering Next-Generation IT Services
VMware and Cisco have partnered to advance data center infrastructure services by developing the vSphere 4 cloud operating system and the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series of distributed virtual switches. Read more >>
 
   
 

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PacStar Solutions: Facilitate the Transition to IP Telephony
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is setting strategy to migrate from existing Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) telephony switches to an IP-based communications architecture. This network migration will start in 2010 and roll out over several years. Read more >>

 
     
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