More on Government "Cloud First": USDA Moves Support for 120,000 Employees

Josh Lowensohn of CNET reports that Microsoft has won the US Department of Agriculture contract to support email, instant message, and collaboration with Business Productivity Online Suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Office Communications Online). This replaces 21 on-site systems in 5,000 offices. The immediate impetus for is the looming need to replace the servers for the existing system. The move is expected to be complete in four weeks.

Where will the cloud appear next?