25 août 2022 | International, C4ISR

Army IT leader pledges quicker cloud uptake in 'year of action'

When it comes to cloud, the coming year will be one of "action and acceleration," according to U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Morrison.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/cyber/2022/08/24/army-it-leader-pledges-quicker-cloud-uptake-in-year-of-action/

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