A printer that speaks the language of better images
The GCN Lab reviews the Phaser 7500DN, a printer that puts complex controls into the hands of the masses.
For government users, WordPerfect X5 lives up to its name
WordPerfect Office X5 Standard is a significant improvement over Corel's X4 version, with increased integration with document management systems, expanded file type compatibility and tools to enhance collaboration.
New Type 5 JDBC driver aimed at data-driven Java apps
Progress Software has launched a new Type 5 JDBC driver, which the company is billing as an industry first.
Platform for Cobol, Java integration gets upgrade, adds Eclipse support
Veryant's isCobol 2010 adds support for Eclipse Galileo, among other changes.
OMG! Fleeting thoughts that last forever
Every idle thought you committed to cyberspace during the past four years now is being archived for posterity by the Library of Congress.
In defense of PowerPoint
After Pentagon leaders criticize the use of PowerPoint presentations, readers come to the software's defense, laying the blame for bad presentations at the users' feet.
What's behind the Apple-Adobe feud?
GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe examines the motivations behind the Apple-Adobe feud.
Martha Johnson's statement on GSA's FY 2011 budget request
GSA is dedicated to stimulating the economy through job creation, reducing the Federal government’s carbon footprint and increasing energy security, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and transparently.
Security and privacy laws — and patients — hold sway over NHIN
The Nationwide Health Information Network, which is slowly expanding the secure exchange of electronic health records, must comply with FISMA and HIPAA. It also needs the consent of patients to electronically share records.
Microsoft reissues Windows 2000 Server security fix
Microsoft today released an updated critical fix for Windows Media Services on Windows 2000 Server.
Can DOD really defeat PowerPoint?
Defense Department leaders have declared war on PowerPoint presentations, saying they dumb down complex scenarios and give the false illusion of control. But is there any escape from bad slideshows?
FCC establishes interoperability center for public safety
The Federal Communications Commission has created an interoperability center for public safety and released a proposal for funding a public safety broadband network.
188 VA projects on the chopping block
The Veterans Affairs Department has extended its program management system to all 280 IT projects and suspended spending on two-thirds of them.
McAfee glitch 'bricks' Windows XP PCs
Thousands of enterprise PCs running Windows XP crashed yesterday after a McAfee antivirus update was applied.
How to choose the right mobile device
When you assess your needs first, picking the right smart phone will be a cinch.
A day in the life of Linda Cureton's mobile device
NASA's CIO shares her secrets for staying connected while on the move.
8 ways to tame mobile devices in the workplace
Experts offer tips for controlling costs and securing your agency's mobile devices.
Mobile devices roam the digital Wild West
Some government offices are centralizing mobile management to reduce costs and security risks.
Will you read the Open Government memo on an iPad?
Adobe's director of Government Solutions, Rob Pinkerton, takes on Apple's decision to maintain a closed system in the age of open government.
High court to settle 'sexting' at work case
The future of employee privacy rights in the workplace is taking center stage as the Supreme Court hears a case about sending and receiving racy messages via a government network.
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