Microsoft’s relationship with the federal government runs deep. Microsoft Lync is communicative software that helps the Department of Defense (DoD) and other military branches use chat, multimedia conference or voice channels. Microsoft System Center (MSC) is a collection of products that have “the ability to manage and monitor the full, heterogeneous spectrum of [the federal] agency’s software and hardware.” Grant funding from the DHS has been provided to Microsoft for “support technology training programs ranging from learning basic computer skills to using advanced business productivity applications.” Tom Richey, 2004 head of security efforts for Microsoft, explained that they have “had decades-long relationships with the agencies that currently now make up the Department of Homeland Security.” The goal of the relationship between DHS and Microsoft has been to assist in the development of technology to help detect, prevent, and deter terrorist activity in both small and large cities — linking everyone from the top intelligence official to the cop on the street — in a worldwide effort to stay one step ahead of those who threaten America.” Richey said: “Microsoft Homeland Security has developed an actionable roadmap to align with the goals of the Department of Homeland Security – to build a National Response System over the next 10 years, which is an objective set by (former) Secretary Tom Ridge.” occupycorporatism/microsoft-fbi-take-down-cyber-crime-ring-together/
Posted on: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:58:26 +0000
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