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Queensland’s Cloud First Initiative Moving Forward Ahead of Federal Australian Efforts

The Queensland, Australia government released an addendum Tuesday to the Queensland Government ICT Strategy 2013-17 report as well as the state’s Cloud Computing Implementation Model. The plan follows the announcement of the federal Australian Commission of Audit’s mandatory “cloud first” policy. The state Independent Commission of Audit and Queensland Government… Continue reading

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Hosting Ecosystem Members Seek Net Neutrality Regulations from FCC, Even If It Means Causing Mischief

To protest rules that could shut the door on net neutrality, content delivery network MaxCDN is allowing its customers to slow connections from Federal Communications Commission IPs to 28k modem speeds. Continue reading

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FCC Changing Broadband Rules Language to Reflect Concern Over Internet "Slow Lane"

The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post are both reporting the Federal Communications Commission are revising net neutrality rules. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler will present a revised draft after two other commissioners dealing with the language that drew criticism from the public, as well as Google, Netflix and many… Continue reading

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Tech Companies Strive to Keep Net Neutrality on the Table in Government Negotiations

More than 100 major technology companies have voiced opposition against a new proposal from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler that would make concessions to a “pay to play” model of network management that would allow ISPs to charge companies for preferential treatment. Continue reading

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US Government Explains Thought Process Behind Keeping Some Cybersecurity Threats Secret

The White House has given a peek behind what factors the federal government considers when deciding whether to disclose knowledge of computer vulnerabilities to the public. Continue reading

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