US government ventures into cloud computing arena; launches Apps.gov site
Submitted by Amandeep Dhaliwal on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 06:51The US government's new cloud computing initiative, for reducing federal computing costs, took a practical shape on Tuesday, with the White House CIO Vivek Kundra unveiling a new Web site - Apps. gov.
Obama picks Vivek Kundra for Chief Information Officer
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 10:40The US President Barack Obama officially named Vivek Kundra for the newly-created post of Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) on March 5, 2009.
Mr. Kundra, who was working as head of technology for Washington DC, will work alongside with President Barack Obama's Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Two India-born tech executives favorites for new post of CTO
Submitted by Amandeep Dhaliwal on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 20:13The newly-announced position of federal Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the incoming Obama administration, has two frontrunners – both of them distinguished, India-born technology executives!











