10 ways to address KVM switch vulnerabilities
Best practices are emerging that allow government security pros to address desktop security through secure KVM switch solutions.
VA seeks GIS to track and treat outbreaks, chronic disease
The Veterans Affairs Department issued a request for information for a geographic information system to help track outbreaks and chronic disease in veterans and improve overall care.
Partnership yields new weather stations, irrigation scheduling app
A pilot crop water conservation project developed by Anheuser-Busch, the Bureau of Reclamation and two state universities will mean improved water efficiency for Idaho Falls area barley growers.
Buzzword engineering, or the curse of Nicholas Carr
A good technical advisor can keep government managers from the consequences of ‘buzzword engineering.’
Social Security to step up fraud detection with predictive analytics
Agency is dedicated to building data analytics that would help SSA workers detect and prevent scams.
First UAS test site powers up
The North Dakota test site will begin research using UAS to check soil quality and the status of crops in support of precision agriculture research studies.
How parking data drives urban planning
Built with open-source software, MapServer and Google Maps API, the King County Multi-Family Residential Parking Calculator allows users to view neighborhood parking data.
IE 11 'Enterprise Mode' tackles browser compatibility
An IE 11 browser running Enterprise Mode can automatically switch to emulate older Microsoft browser technologies, such as IE 8 technology, without requiring action from an end user.
NIST's AppVet makes sure apps are ready for government work
AppVet provides a framework for managing the app-vetting workflow, including uploading apps, receiving reports and generating an overall risk assessment.
Web app tracks prison probationers
The New York City Department of Probation is pioneering a new goal-tracking Web app aimed at reducing recidivism and encouraging positive behavior among those on probation.
JSON vs. XML and the impact of design decisions
IT architects must understand their environment and requirements before they can wisely choose the programming tools that best meet their system or enterprise needs.
Agencies make FOIA gains, but critics say it’s not enough
Federal agencies are tapping social media, records management and file exchange technology in an effort to become more transparent and effective in meeting the rising number of FOIA requests every year.
USAID enhances open data toolset
The U.S. Agency for International Development's new website includes dynamic data sets and tools for technologists and software developers to increase transparency, collaboration and the impact of development.
NARA crowdsources video captioning
Amara allows individuals and organizations to add subtitles and captions to videos in dozens of languages.
GPS satellites improve position accuracy, deter spoofing
The Air Force is testing GPS messaging to encourage development of user equipment compatible with the civil signals.
USDA rolls out mobility management as a service
The Agriculture Department's Next Generation Mobility solution is a managed service to help its agencies integrate mobile devices into their missions.
Satellite data could improve Air Quality Index
The University of Albany released a study demonstrating the potential socioeconomic benefits of combining satellite data and AirNow.
Rise of disk storage leaves tape with specialized backup role
As the price and performance of disk-based storage improves, magnetic tape-based systems have become a specialized tool for big storage backup requirements.
5 ways agencies can use Hadoop
Hadoop-based solutions are being used to supply information faster than ever in for scientific research, law enforcement and computer security; all steps in the right direction, but the framework can be better leveraged.
18F team delivers tools for next-gen digital government
GSA's new center of innovation has released more than 20 open source code repositories to help agencies deliver user-centric digital services to the people and businesses they serve.
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