A breakdown of DOD security controls for iOS and Android
DISA specifies required capabilities for secure use of two more mobile operating systems on DOD networks.
DISA opens a path for iOS, Android devices in military
The agency approves security guidelines for Android and iOS operating systems, expanding the range of new devices in a market dominated by BlackBerry.
NOAA works satellite triage to keep hurricane tracking healthy
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration activates back-up satellite to keep storm spotlight steady as hurricane season nears.
30-year showdown: IBM PC vs. Apple iPhone
While marking GCN's 30th year, we're taking a look at how far computing has progressed in three decades. It's no secret that PCs have advanced greatly in the intervening years, but how does an IBM PC stack up against an iPhone?
Tracking the evolution of big data: A timeline
Big data's roots run deep. Here's a look at key events over the past 30 years that have affected the way data is collected, managed and analyzed and that help explain why big data is such a big deal today.
'Largest hackathon ever' gives NASA a new payload of space apps
More than 9,000 people representing 44 countries took part in the agency's challenge, producing 770 entries and five overall winners.
Data.gov expands toolkit for citizen developers
New tools from Data.gov include a catalog of APIs and developer pages as well as an open source data catalog.
Feds' next step in clearing RF spectrum could be a challenge
Clearing out a band of RF spectrum for commercial use appears to be paying off for government, a GAO study found, but clearing a second band could be more difficult.
Caterpillar's rugged Android phone suited to gov's dirty work
The company known for big yellow construction equipment has a rugged, speedy and surprisingly light smart phone for the field.
Happy birthday, Ethernet: 40 years ago, networking got a lot easier
May 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Ethernet, if you measure its birth from Robert Metcalfe's seminal 1973 memo. (Not everyone does.)
Ultra-rugged tablet, with CAC reader, ready for the field
Xplore's newest model stands up to just about any military test for ruggedness, and it exceeds the specifications in some areas.
ONR develops one drone controller to rule them all
The Universal Character Set software works with any unmanned system on any platform, tying together air, ground, sea and undersea drones into a complete operational picture.
5 keys to getting big data under control
Commerce Department CIO offers insights on how to think about big data in ways that will keep its challenges down to size.
Stealth releases fanless, silent mini PC
The company's latest Little PC, with a solid state hard drive and Intel mobile processor, uses an extruded aluminum chassis to dissipate heat.
Huddle's game plan for government
U.K.-based Huddle's secure cloud collaboration platform, already in use a several U.S. agencies, is billed as an alternative to Microsoft's SharePoint.
App company brings collaboration to BlackBerry 10
The company's app for BlackBerry gives users full Office 365 and on-premise SharePoint functionality.
Crowdsourcing video surveillance can work both ways
The Park Service has to be innovative when monitoring large crowds, so it uses video streams from the crowds themselves and shares the video with other agencies.
The coolest new public-sector tech at FOSE
From a case that makes any smart phone super-rugged to a secure key drive that lets you take everything, including your OS, with you, here's what impressed us most.
Kodak unveils 3 cloud-oriented scanners at FOSE
The company says its new applications are designed to help public-sector agencies deal with tight budgets and compliance standards.
Lightweight KVM console is tough enough for the road, too
ATEN's CL3000N fits into a 1U rack-mountable housing and is MIL-STD 810G-certified for vibrations.
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