Evolv6: Complete Lifecycle Approach to IPv6

The June 2008 deadline for integrating IPv6 into federal government agencies’ core networks is fast approaching, and some agencies are wondering what’s in it for them, other than checking off the box. “It’s a smart question,” says Susan Shareshian, solution development manager for the Cisco Federal Center of Excellence. “To get real value from the IPv6 integration, agencies first need to understand how new IPv6 capabilities can improve mission effectiveness. And that answer is different for every agency.” IPv6 expertise is still rare, however, which led Cisco and its partner Command Information to offer Evolv6, a portfolio of services that spans the entire IPv6 lifecycle process in federal government, from planning to developing applications that capitalize on the power of IPv6 to improve government services. More

Emotional support from family members and friends can play an important role in the medical healing process. But until 2005, the Brooke Army Medical Center, at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, could not offer Internet and voice services to burn patients and their visitors because DoD regulations prohibit personal use of its data and voice system. Now, with help from Operation Comfort and Cisco, the nation’s wounded warriors can enjoy free Internet and phone service over an IP network. Patients appreciate being able to stay in touch with relatives and friends, and their family members can use the Internet to work remotely as they stay by the bedside of a loved one. More

Here’s an indication of telework’s rising star: The General Services Administration has announced its plans to let 50 percent of eligible employees to telework at least one day a week by 2010—more than double the 20 percent stipulated by Section 355 of Public Law 106-346. Is telework finally taking off? And why now? “The question has never been whether telework is good for federal government,” says John Speicher, industry solutions manager for federal government, Cisco. “The more interesting question is what has held government agencies back from telework.” The five main barriers have now been addressed, creating a perfect storm for more widespread telework adoption. More

IPv6 Webcast Series

The next generation of learning and teaching is here in a new kind of brainstorming tool called School 2.0. Designed to help schools, districts and communities develop a common education vision for the future, School 2.0 brings together people, facilities, and resources like never before.

Join U.S. Department of Education experts to get an insider’s perspective on this “next generation of school.” Pete Tseronis, Director of Network Services for the Department of Education, and Dave West of the Cisco Federal Center of Excellence will discuss how School 2.0 and the advanced features offered in IPv6 can help you take your agency or school to the next level of collaboration and communication.

Please join us on February 28 at 11a.m. PT or 2 p.m. ET for a valuable insider’s perspective on the next generation of learning, teaching and collaboration. Register Now

FCW IPv6 Conference

Where are federal government agencies in their migration to IPv6? How are agencies benefiting fromIPv6’s added efficiencies? What are the IPv6 vulnerabilities, their implications, and what strategies have been designed to overcome obstacles to efficient network migration? What are the latest tools to assist agencies with a smooth transition to IPv6 and what’s next on the horizon regarding network accreditation, approved products lists, and interoperability testing?

The inaugural FCW IPv6 seminar, held in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2008, will address how public sector IT managers and their industry partners are planning and delivering IPv6 transitions. Large and small agencies that already have begun the process will share their experience. The intensive one-day program will also include subject matter experts from government and industry who will cover current and new policies, programs, enabling technologies, and essential issues driving the transition and implementation of IPv6.

Plan to attend this event to meet your colleagues, to share information about network management and transition plans, and to update your understanding of the opportunities for improving computing operations in your agency. Register Today

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