FederalBiz@Cisco, Summer 2009

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	Connected Government in Action Demystifying Cloud Computing: A Three-Minute Tutorial Cloud computing is all over the news as a cost-effective way to deliver innovative government services over the network. Get a glimpse into the what, why, where, and how of cloud computing. Read more >>


	Collaboration in Motion: Extend the Agency Network Wherever You Need It Can you remember the last time that everyone needed to make a decision was in the same location? “Work used to be a place, but now it’s an activity that can be performed anywhere, including a disaster site, remote agency office, or home,” says Chris Kozup, Cisco’s senior manager for mobility solutions. Read more >>

	Telework: The World Is Your Office “Telework is becoming a part of agency missions rather than exception,” says Dave Rubal, unified communications regional manager for federal government, Cisco. Its major advantages for government include: continuity of operations, recruiting and retention, improved morale, environmental sustainability, and reduced contact center costs. Read more >>

Cybersecurity: Your Role,
Your Agency’s Role

President Obama has declared that cybersecurity represents one of the nation’s most serious economic and national security challenges. The new cyber czar will have broad authority to develop strategy. Learn five ways your agency can protect against socially engineered threats delivered by email or through social networking sites. Read more >>

Security Certifications:
When Is Faster Better?

What’s worse than a known security vulnerability in government? Answer: A new security product that introduces an unknown vulnerability. That’s why government is committed to evaluating security products before authorizing their use.
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Keep Up to Date with Cisco

Cisco Executive Forum: Government Blue Ribbon Panel
With the new federal administration hard at work trying to fix the economy, citizens across the country are looking for engagement, accessibility, and transparency in their government. Three government panelists spoke recently on agency strategies that can create a service-centric organization. Learn about the approaches Phil Bertolini, CIO, Oakland County, Michigan and Martha Dorris, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) discussed.
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On-Demand Webcasts

Networked Sustainability: Helping Agencies Meet Green and Energy Goals
Access this webcast and hear how the Networked Sustainability Framework can help you define and meet goals such as:

Energy savings through power management, tracking and reporting, and infrastructure consolidation
Achieve operational efficiencies with extended product lifecycles and simplified architectures
Foster innovative business processes with virtual workers, remote collaboration, and virtualization

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Expanding Your Telework Program
Access this on-demand webcast which focuses on the Navy’s telework program growth. Navy representatives discuss how the agency has addressed necessary changes to personnel, operating policies, and training, as well as ensuring senior management support.
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Discussing the Data Center with Cisco
Get customized recommendations for data center articles tailored to your agency’s needs and your level of experience with this interactive online tool. Read more >>