BlackBerry reveals plans for 4G tablet PC
Research in Motion says a 4G WiMax version of its upcoming Playbook tablet will be coming to wireless carrier Sprint by summer 2011.
FCC launches net neutrality apps contest
The Federal Communications Commission wants researchers and developers to come up with tools to help measure Internet openness and determine when a broadband provider is interfering with access.
Bearing ARMS: Chip wars heat up at CES
The major computer chip-makers are making news at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics show and dominant player Intel has a challenge on its hands as Microsoft announces compatibility for ARM-based systems-on-a-chip.
Meet AT&T's 4G -- almost the same as the 3G
AT&T's HSPA-plus mobile platform is being rebranded by the carrier as "4G." The company also announced several new Android-based phones coming to the network that will run on both HSPA-plus and Long Term Evolution standards.
CES 2011: What's of interest to government users?
Tablets, phones, televisions and perhaps even Microsoft Windows 8 are coming to CES 2011. Is there anything to expect for your federal agency?
NASA open-source project gains Apache's top-level status
For the first time, a NASA project -- Object Oriented Data Technology -- has been recognized as a Top-Level Project by the open-source flagship.
Upgrading to Office 2010 has its 'pitfalls,' report finds
IT organizations need to plan for Office 2010 upgrades, which may require setting up user support aids and addressing file compatibility issues beforehand, according to a new report by Forrester Research.
Google Chrome on the rise, as IE use falls
Google's Chrome browser finished December with a worldwide market share of 10 percent of all Internet browser usage, according to Net Applications' NetMarketShare data.
Air Force to deploy 'all-seeing eye' surveillance system
This winter, Air Force UAVs will begin operating Gorgon Stare, a sensor-fed, nine-camera system that gives operators and soldiers a much wider view of the battlefield.
Cool military gear would make you an office superhero
A desk jockey's dream: See though doors, knock down walls... tweak PowerPoint slides on your wrist!
Federal pay freeze is a done deal
A new law funds the government through March and freezes civilian federal employees' pay for the next two fiscal years.
Fed employees cry foul on coming pay freeze
The Senate has approved a continuing resolution to fund the government through March 4 that includes a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
Federal checks soon to go all-electronic
The Treasury Department is phasing out paper checks and will move to a fully automated system by March 13, 2013.
GSA pilots green, high-def video wall
The General Services Administration expects to save 14,000 kilowatt-hours per year with its new low-power video wall installation in the San Francisco federal building.
Worldwide Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 version available
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 was released last week, both in English and 42-country-specific versions.
As IPv6 mandate looms, some agencies still don't 'get it'
The time for explaining and educating is past and agencies now must deal with the bits and bytes of enabling systems for the next generation of Internet Protocols, says IPv6 Task Force chair Peter Tseronis.
Federal shutdown a possibility
The federal government's money runs out at midnight Dec. 18 unless the Senate takes quick action.
Dynamics CRM 2011 release candidate out
Microsoft has announced the availability of the release candidate version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.
Are tablets the tombstone for Microsoft?
An InformationWeek writer contends that, because tablet PCs have finally reached their tipping point, whatever that is, Microsoft is doomed, because many tablets don’t run Microsoft’s OS. If it turns out to be true, it would be quite ironic. But it won't happen.
Windows Small Business Server 2011 rolled out
Microsoft has announced that the Standard version of Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 has been made available to hardware manufacturers.
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