The U.S. government is actively pursuing a major shift in information technology operations that emphasizes the use of cloud technology. While this effort eventually may reduce the amount of “on-site” electronic equipment used by federal agencies, other forces are at work that will keep the government’s demand for electronic devices and components at a high level. Throughout the federal government, agencies are shifting to using more portable devices such as laptops, cellphones, netbooks and tablets.
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The Greening of Government IT
Posted by: John K. Higgins August 2, 2011 05:00 AMThe U.S. government is actively pursuing a major shift in information technology operations that emphasizes the use of cloud technology. While this effort eventually may reduce the amount of “on-site” electronic equipment used by federal agencies, other forces are at work that will keep the government’s demand for electronic devices and components at a high level. Throughout the federal government, agencies are shifting to using more portable devices such as laptops, cellphones, netbooks and tablets.