W3C pulls plug on XHTML 2
World Wide Web Consortium halts work on the second version of the Extensible Hypertext Markup Language, and redirects its energies to the next version of the Hypertext Markup language.
NARA's missing hard drive shouldn't cloud the security issue
Some have speculated that data would be safer in the cloud, but the larger issue isn’t where data is kept but how.
Microsoft exec offers tips for CIOs moving to the cloud
Microsoft's Ron Markezich talks about what federal CIOs should keep in mind as they weigh the merits of a future in the cloud, including which applications are suitable for the cloud and the importance of identity management.
Microsoft probing ActiveX vulnerability in Internet Explorer
At the heart of the bug is a flaw in Internet Explorer's video ActiveX control that could allow a hacker to gain control of a workstation if a malicious media file on a vulnerable or untrustworthy Web site is accessed by a user.
Great .gov sites, round two
We're looking for a few more great government Web sites to highlight.
Google to develop new operating system
Google Chrome OS aimed for netbooks and lightweight, Web-based tasks.
Vordel adds interoperability to the cloud
Don’t get locked into a single cloud computing vendor; the Vordel Gateway Cloud Edition lets you access Amazon, Force.com and Google.
Microsoft slates IE8 update for Aug. 25
Microsoft is planning to deliver Internet Explorer 8 via Windows Server Update Services.
Enhancements to DOE Web site make information-sharing easier
A quick-share tool added to WorldWideScience.org makes it easier to share results through social-networking Web sites.
Federal IT dashboard uses visualization technology to display spending details
A new Web site launched by OMB lets the public see how agencies are spending money on information technology.
Moving Cobol applications into the cloud
With application modernization, Cobol-based applications can now operate in a Web 2.0 environment, providing a responsive Rich Internet Application without altering a single line of code.
Army Research Lab deploys cloud for app testing
What do you do if your application is so large that it would require all the nodes on your network just to test? If you're the Army Research Laboratory, you turn to cloud computing.
NASA stores lunar orbiter data in the cloud
Scientists will have immediate access to data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter via a cloud-based storage system.
Unisys sees a vision in the cloud
Unisys Corp. unveiled its cloud-computing strategy and solutions portfolio for organizations seeking to move applications securely to tailored cloud environments.
DARPA investigates extreme supercomputing
The Defense Department wants to take supercomputing to the next level by funding the development of a new breed of supercomputers that will be smarter and faster and yet smaller and require much less power than today's massive machines.
OMB posts financial reporting guidance for Recovery Act funds
The Office of Management and Budget has posted guidance for how organizations should submit their reports that detail how they are spending their Recovery Act dollars.
Ann Livermore | HP looks to take its place in the cloud
GCN Interview: The leader of HP's Technology Solutions Group discusses lessons from NMCI, the importance of cloud computing and Oracle's purchase of Sun.
Zoho adds SharePoint to online office app
Zoho adds Microsoft SharePoint capabilities to its online office suite.
Scientists create first detailed computer model of sunspots
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research built on existing simulation software to create the most comprehensive and detailed computer model to date of a sunspot, running on an NCAR supercomputer.
DOD weighs greater use of social media
The Pentagon wants to be linked in to the world, but must remain wary of compromising operational security.
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