State, local agencies can streamline buying with 'procurement as a service'
BidSync has unveiled a complete management system for state and local government agencies that allows them to control every aspect of their procurement and purchasing activities via a software-as-a service portal.
Virtual worlds emerge within agencies
For NOAA and other federal agencies, the focus of virtual world activity has moved beyond Second Life and diversified onto other platforms and gaming engines.
DataMotion cloud secures e-mail, multiple messaging services
The DataMotion Platform provides a secure, cloud-based data delivery service that reduces the need for multiple security systems for different applications.
Social media, crime fighter
Police can use social networks to spot trends, counter threats and communicate with the public. But it also has potential pitfalls, law enforcement officers say.
Transparency group supports DATA Act, standardized reporting tools
The Data Transparency Coalition will lobby for passage of the DATA Act, which would make the Recovery.gov website a permanent portal for standardized reporting on all government spending.
Hackers own today's free-love PC architecture, and it's time to move on
With the coming post-PC architecture, sensor, device and cloud components will form a new multi-machine OS with built-in solutions for security and ID management.
Internet on a chip: MIT team aims for massively multicore processors
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed new ways for the processors on multicore chips to share information more efficiently while using less power.
ICANN shuts down gTLD applications after security glitch, extends deadline
Some applicants might have been able to take a peek at others' file names, so ICANN closed the system for several days and extended the application deadline to April 20.
FedRAMP still has some hurdles to clear, GSA's McClure says
Throughout government, security officers will have different interpretations of what security controls are acceptable, says GSA's Dave McClure.
Amazon service could improve website search
Amazon Web Services has launched a service that will let organizations integrate sophisticated search functionality into their applications and websites.
HP expands its cloud for government
HP Enterprise Cloud Services-Compute for U.S. Public Sector is designed to help agencies implement "cloud-first" strategies while providing economic, security and reliability benefits, HP officials said.
Feds, states reaping benefits of going green, report says
Feds, states and businesses are reporting a 1 percent or more reduction in energy costs by implementing energy efficient solutions in data centers, according to CDW-G's 2012 Energy Efficiency IT Report.
Online tool helps DC residents go green, save green
GreenUp DC is an interactive tool that lets users see existing green energy, stormwater reduction and energy conservation projects, and immediately calculate the potential benefits to their property.
DOE offers $100K for best energy-saving apps
The Energy Department has set up a contest to reward developers who write the best apps for maintaining energy savings and awareness among consumers.
Lesson from the Army cloud: If you do a contract quickly, 'you're in trouble'
A word of caution on moving to the cloud: Don’t think you can rush through the contract process quickly, retired Lt. Col. Michael Devines told a FOSE audience.
Treasury exec: Cloud helps you leap ahead, but be ready for change
Moving to the cloud can help agencies leapfrog into new technologies, but if you're not open to new ways of doing business, it won't be worth the jump, a Treasury exec says.
What cloud computing needs to take the next step
Agencies and vendors need common definitions, performance metrics and security controls, say panelists at the FOSE 2012 conference.
Secrets of an IT consolidator
Getting the most out of consolidating a distributed, siloed IT environment requires management, fair deals and not being a bully.
How Michigan's consolidation plan kept wolverines from the door
Over the past decade, Michigan's Department of Information Technology has cut costs by consolidating resources and standardizing its approach to better meet the needs of the state's agencies.
3 tips on e-mail consolidation
State CIOs who have finished e-mail consolidation projects suggest starting small, communicating widely and considering a tiered services approach.
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