The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking industry input on how to move its telephone infrastructure into cloud computing, according to a request for information posted Dec. 23.
The VA is asking for a solution that can integrate traditional telecommunications functions with digital-based communications, such as instant messaging and videoconferencing.
The department said the idea is to have a communications system that can adapt to future VA needs and reduce the department’s costs of maintaining its own telephone system.
The VA is accepting responses through Jan. 16, 2012.