LA Weighs Replacing Software with Google
“Frustrated by a slow and antiquated computer system, the city of Los Angeles is weighing a plan to replace its e-mail and records retention software with a service provided by Google, a move that could allow the Internet giant to retain sensitive records transmitted by the police and other municipal agencies.
If approved by the City Council, responsibility for protecting the internal data and public records would be shifted from the city to Google, according to a report submitted this week to a council committee that will weigh the proposed $7.25-million contract.”
From the LA Times. A few years ago, there were stories about countries like Brazil promoting open source as an alternative to Microsoft Windows and Office. Now it’s cities talking about using Google’s network and software to replace antiquated software, in this case, GroupWise email. And companies like Motorola and Genentech apparently find Google secure enough to use for their businesses.
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