The National Security Agency has awarded a cloud computing contract worth up to $10 billion to Amazon, Nextgov reported Tuesday. The Hill reports: The contract, named “WildandStormy” according to protest filings obtained by the outlet, appears to be part of the NSA’s attempts to modernize its repository for classified data. The award is being challenged by Microsoft, according to Government Accountability Office records. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed that it is filing the protest “based on the decision.” “We are exercising our legal rights and will do so carefully and responsibly,” they added.
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