Shawn P. McCarthy | Internaut: Streaming applications bring consolidation to the desktop
Migrating to streaming desktop apps means a fundamental change in client systems.
Feds ahead at home
A telework survey conducted by CDW-Government, released last month, found that federal agencies have outpaced the private sector in the move toward telework.
Telework rules get technical
The General Services Administration's recent guidelines on telework have a dual purpose: to promote working outside the office while protecting data on notebook PCs, personal digital assistants and cell phones.
SBINet eyes 'intelligent fences' for the border
Plans aim to shorten the delay from sensor to sheriff.
Acquisition gains clout at DNI
New position of deputy director for acquisition could speed technology development, foster more reliable systems.
Group plans standards to help enhance Section 508 efforts
Section 508 Refresh will further specify how agencies are expected to make IT accessible to people with disabilities.
Going to the N-th degree
The GCN Lab tested three 802.11n access points for transfer speed, the distance they could reliably send a signal, ease of use and extra features such as security. Here's what we found.
The long road toward standard configuration
Shift could take a year, but benefits await.
DHS undersecretary Foresman prepares to leave
DHS secretary Michael Chertoff today accepted the resignation of George Foresman, undersecretary for preparedness.
NASA awards half of SEWP contracts to small businesses
NASA awarded 45 IT governmentwide acquisition contracts yesterday to 37 vendors, half of which are small businesses.
Kim Nelson | Feds are on the right track to Vista
Microsoft's partnership in developing Vista with government's input will hold the company squarely responsible for delivering the best business value.
IPv6 transition: All deliberate speed
IPv6 is 'absolutely essential' to the Defense Department, Maj. Gen. Dennis Moran told an audience at the U.S. IPv6 Summit in Reston, Va.
Navy anti-terror IT work goes to Serco
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center has chosen Serco to provide engineering and technical services for integrated surveillance and intelligence systems that protect ships and infrastructure at Navy ports through a new deal.
Air Force taps Raytheon for Global Broadcast Services modification
A contract modification for an Air Force project has been awarded to Raytheon Co.'s Intelligence and Information Systems unit.
Intel chief boosts clout of acquisition office
Director of national intelligence Mike McConnell today unveiled the new position of deputy director for acquisition within his office.
GCN, WT bring home Neal Awards
Government Computer News and Washington Technology won gold Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism awards today at the annual Neal luncheon held by American Business Media at the Waldorf Astoria.
AMD CEO: The era of green computing is here
A stronger partnership between government and industry is needed to achieve more energy-efficient computing, Hector Ruiz, CEO of AMD told participants at FOSE.
Ready for their close-ups, Mr. DeMille
Videoconferencing goes high definition at 2007 FOSE trade show.
OMB to ask agencies for metrics on EA effectiveness
OMB is preparing guidance to help agencies develop metrics to measure the value of their modernization blueprints.
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