Government Cloud

Amazon Web Services has been selected by the Obama administration to host cloud computing functions on the federally-run health insurance exchange portal, FCW reported Tuesday. Adam Mazmanian writes that HealthCare.gov is undergoing a technical makeover to address glitches and feature new user tools when the next enrollment period commences in November. The Centers for Medicare […] More

Lockheed Martin says it is close to completing a cloud pilot initiative that is intended to provide a hosting platform for the U.S. Air Force’s portal and mission applications. The company has been working under the Global Combat Support System – Air Force program to develop the hybrid cloud environment that will work with existing services, […] More

AT&T has moved to grow its cloud ecosystem with the addition of Hewlett-Packard’s cloud services offerings. Clients of AT&T will gain access to HP’s Helion cloud portfolio through AT&T NetBond by using virtual private networks, AT&T said Monday. Andy Geisse, CEO of AT&T Business Solutions, said the company intends to meet customer demand for security […] More

Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, forecasts that the enterprise computing landscape could change due to the introduction of open-source cloud architectures, Forbes reported Sunday. “If you look at where most new applications are getting built, and therefore where so much of the innovation around languages, frameworks and management paradigms are happening, it’s around an […] More

Enterprises adopting cloud should consider more than just the IT aspect when looking for a cloud service provider so that they can optimize their cloud strategy, Kevin King said in a post on the Verizon Terremark blog. The Verizon Enterprise corporate communications director said Thursday companies should take note of the specific solutions offered, the point […] More

Cloud service providers using HP’s CloudSystem can now implement Gemalto’s Protiva Cloud Confirm authentication software under the platform. The Protiva tool works to offer users “secure, frictionless access” with mobile one-time password capability in a multi-tenant environment, Gemalto said Thursday. Xavier Beauchamps, HP Helion vice president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, expects […] More

Salesforce.com and Microsoft have formed a partnership to integrate the Salesforce CRM platform with Windows OS, Azure cloud platform and Microsoft Office 365 to deliver new productivity tools, Cloud Times reported Tuesday. Saroj Kar writes the CRM application will be available through Windows devices and the companies aim to allow cloud-based user collaboration through Office Mobile, Office for iPad and Office […] More

Federal cloud service providers that are seeking a FedRAMP authorization have access to Autonomic Resources’ FedRAMP Express service if they want to fast-track the compliance process. Through the express lane, vendors can achieve FedRAMP Authority to Operate status by using an authorized FedRAMP and DoD infrastructure-as-a-service platform to run their software, Autonomic Resources said Tuesday. Autonomic Resources […] More

Salesforce.com has received authorization from the Department of Health and Human Services to operate the Salesforce Government Cloud service that looks to provide government customers with platform-as-a-service and software-as-a-service offerings. The company said Friday the cloud offering enables clients to customize or expand applications through the Salesforce1 Platform or develop new applications within a single, web-based environment. “Government organizations need to be assured […] More

Hewlett-Packard has introduced a new private cloud technology offering for high-security government customers, FCW reported Tuesday. Adam Mazmanian writes the Helion managed private cloud is designed to host sensitive data under the Defense Information Systems Agency‘s Level 5 authorization. Jeff Bergeron, vice president and chief technology officer for HP’s U.S. public sector, told FCW the new […] More