Medical service's Facebook experience a sign of social media's growth
The Air Force Medical Service finds, like some other agencies, that social media can be the best way to interact with their constituents.
DOE rolls out semantic search for science research
The department will move its core research archives onto a semantic search platform to improve the relevance of queries.
Tiny chip provides precise GPS navigation without the GPS
DARPA has developed a prototype chip smaller than a dime that could provide precise navigation when GPS signals are jammed or otherwise unavailable.
A checklist for keeping mobile apps secure
Mobile devices' broad range of access opens up vulnerabilities for apps, but there are ways to close them.
5 good Windows 8 shortcuts for new users
It's a touch-screen OS, but people who use Windows 8 devices for work will likely use a keyboard. Here are some handy tricks that are new to Windows 8.
Real-time network stress tests help admins prepare for the worst
Version 10 of the OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet helps identify problems before they crop up.
Tools help agencies boost recruiting via social media
NGA.NET's SocialSmashed and Social Apply helps agencies recruit young workers via platforms they're familiar with.
LoadMaster can keep agency Internet secure and smooth
Kemp Technologies new load-balancing appliance is certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 2.
Death of the PC is greatly exaggerated
Sales are down, but don't be fooled -- the PC isn't going away anytime soon, especially not in government.
End-to-end surveillance system, piece by piece
D-Link's power-over-Ethernet switch and camera components give agencies a scalable option.
DARPA puts out call to boost wireless security
The Wireless Network Defense program could borrow tactics from credit card and online buying protections to ensure trustworthiness.
Printer analyzer can keep energy phantoms at bay
Verdiem's Print & Power Analyzer crunches the data on printer use and helps agencies save on costs.
Police tap layman-friendly analytics to track gang activity
A mid-Atlantic city adopts uReveal, which lets analysts fuse and extract knowledge from any type of data, structured or unstructured.
Police tap layman-friendly analytics to track gang activity
A mid-Atlantic city adopts uReveal, which lets analysts fuse and extract knowledge from any type of data, structured or unstructured.
Project 25: The long and winding road to radio interoperability
After more than 20 years of standards development, users of Project 25 radios are not assured of interoperable communications.
5 games in play at agencies
The public sector is finding gamification to be an effective way to educate the public, train employees and encourage innovation. Here are five examples.
2013 GCN Awards: Call for nominations
GCN has extended the deadline for nominations for the 26th annual GCN Awards until June 27, 2013. The GCN Awards recognize the contribution and commitment of agency teams to excellence in building government IT systems.
A widescreen monitor takes input from smart phones
NEC's 29-inch backlit LCD is ready for just about any input.
Used phones are worth money -- and that can be a problem
As the high turnover rate for mobile devices creates a growing market for selling -- and stealing -- used phones, police await a national database that could help reduce thefts.
A way to lock down public-facing iPads
Kensington's SecureBack enclosures offer a way to secure iPads used as kiosks or control panels in public settings.
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