Oct 31, 2019
Azure, Government Cloud, Security
If you work in government cloud contracting, you already know about the recent JEDI contract award. Over $10 billion in one contract and there are many more large contracts in the works. What does this mean for government contractors? What other contracts…
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Oct 07, 2019
Azure, Cloud Computing, Office 365, Security, Tech Talks, Windows
Setting up Windows Virtual Desktop (Demo Video) At long last, Microsoft announced that Windows Virtual Desktop is now in General Availability, meaning you can now deliver the ONLY true multi-user windows 10 experience to your users. We have been working…
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Sep 30, 2019
Azure, DevOps
The DevSecOps approach to releasing and maintaining software has largely replaced the old way of having separate teams for development and administration. Combining them makes it possible to keep up with the rapid cycle of iterations which online applications demand….
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Sep 09, 2019
Azure, Cloud Computing, Tech Talks
Azure Reserved Instances and Hybrid Benefit Today we’re going to talk about Azure reserved virtual machines or resource instances this is basically a payment option in Azure that allows you to save money by pre-committing to a one year or…
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Jul 29, 2019
Azure, Intune
Windows AutoPilot introduces a faster, more reliable way to deploy windows and applications to devices. For most IT pros, configuring Windows OS on new devices is a painstaking process. For years, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) has been the go-to for…
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Jul 08, 2019
Azure
A common concern brought up by clients interested in shifting to the cloud is the requirement of maintaining an on-premise presence. They haven’t finished on-boarding to the cloud and still need to retain a direct connection to their site. There…
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Jul 01, 2019
Azure, Cloud Computing, Email Tips, Intune
Microsoft licensing, especially Azure Active Directory licensing, can be confusing for some businesses. As Microsoft continues to add various license options to establish themselves across industry verticals (e.g., F1 for first-line workers, GCC for governments, etc.) So, trying to figure…
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Jun 10, 2019
Azure, Cloud Computing, Government Cloud, Office 365, Security
UPDATE: The DOD is planning to introduce the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Compliance framework(CMMC) in 2020. To say that cybersecurity is a pressing issue in the government space would be an understatement. As the government comes under scrutiny for security,…
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Jun 03, 2019
Amazon Web Services, Azure, DevOps, Managed IT Support
Embracing a DevOps philosophy comes with many advantages, and choosing the right managed DevOps partner can make or break the transition. The combination of software development and operations brings with it the ability for more rapid and iterative change, automating…
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May 28, 2019
Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Virtualization, DevOps, Tech Talks
AWS admins, are you interested in switching to Azure or setting up a multi-cloud operation? Whether you want the enhanced availability and stability of multiple clouds or just want to switch, the following page will provide the information you need…
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May 13, 2019
Azure, Cloud Computing, Government Cloud, Office 365
Before 2011, government IT architecture was fractured across thousands of isolated systems. Compliance needs varying by the department, each government entity handled its own unique IT ecosystem, and the physical equipment that handled the bulk of IT needs was chained…
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May 13, 2019
Azure, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Mobility Suite, Government Cloud, Office 365, Security
Microsoft has 10 new tools available in FedRAMP High. Giving Microsoft a present total of 67 services within their FedRAMP High Authority-to-Operate (ATO) environments. As government entities and contractors continue to move critical resources to cloud infrastructure in-line with the…
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