GCN LAB REVIEW: Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p
Although not the best in some categories, the ThinkCentre M58p would do well at almost any office task, and its extra security is a plus.
Microsoft launches public safety software
Microsoft Corp. has launched a suite of Citizen Safety Architecture software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications aimed at helping government organizations involved with public safety and security as well as a vision for additional applications.
Federal agencies boost green purchases
Thirteen agencies have reported that more than 95 percent of their desktop or laptop purchases in 2008 were EPEAT-registered, environmentally preferable, electronic products.
Who funds Linux development?
It is often assumed that mostly volunteers develop Linux. But major information technology firms invest funds and employee time into developing the Linux operating system kernel.
Networx news roundup
Sprint offers MTIPS signing bonus; Level 3 secures new $220M note; Verizon unveils security compliance tool.
Air Force base prepares for IPv6 trials
Although the work is being done on a production network — the first use of IPv6 within a production Air Force network — traffic will be strictly for testing.
Shawn McCarthy | Civilian agencies could use a DISA of their own
A civilian group patterned after DISA could help provide a single interface to procurement, hosting and systems engineering services while helping with enterprise standardization and improved pricing.
SPSS revamps line of analytic software
SPSS repackages its analytics product line as Predictive Analytics Software. It also introduces new versions of Clementine Modeler data-mining and Text Mining for Clementine text-analytics applications.
NOAA becomes a principal member of Open Geospatial Consortium
Enhanced membership will give the agency a greater say in the future development of standards for interoperable geospatial information systems.
Kanguru e-Flash drive burns candle at both ends
The Kanguru e-Flash is the Clark Kent of flash drives. It looks ordinary at first but use it to transfer a gigabyte or two of data and you’ll realize that it almost has super powers.
Microsoft unveils desktop virtualization tool
Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization 1.0 is one of six applications in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack.
Sosius employs fractal mapping for project management
Software developer Web Technologies has launched Sosius Visualization, a project-management program that uses fractal maps to deliver unique views of project progress.
Sun VirtualBox 2.2 adds open virtualization format support
VirtualBox is a cross-platform, open-source hypervisor that supports hosts ranging from Mac OS X and Windows to Solaris and 22 varieties of Linux.
Service pack for SQL Server 2008
Microsoft has released the first server pack for SQL Server 2008, which provides updates to the relational database management system but no new features.
Server virtualization technology broadens reach for agencies
New virtualization technology will enable government agencies to broaden their server virtualization deployment through enterprisewide visibility and management.
Data reuse not possible without ontological work, group asserts
Data models are insufficient to enable widespread system interoperability, and organizations need to develop an ontology to explain how different data elements interact, according to the chairman of the Ontology Summit.
If you've got the time, Xerox Phaser's prints are worth the wait
Xerox’s Phaser 6128MFP offers gorgeous color at a nice price, but impatient folks should beware.
Blair, Gates sign memo to build spy satellite network
The multi-billion dollar program would add a further layer of complexity to the administration’s current budget crunch dilemma.
A tune-up for old computers
The GCN Lab kicks the tires on System Mechanic 8.5 and finds that it can breathe new life into an old system.
Cruise control for TCP
The FastSoft E 10 can speed all file transfers on a network, but the larger the files being transferred, the more the technology tends to shine.
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