IBM launches cloud data centers for government
IBM’s Cloud Services data centers provide infrastructure as a service that will enable agencies to deliver 100 different applications and services.
Nevada's DOT taking the paper out of paperwork
By moving to electronic signatures and a cloud-based digital workflow, the Nevada Transportation Department has simplified and speeded up its business processes.
FDA soups up open data with research-friendly openFDA
The Food and Drug Administration has raised the bar on open data with a search-based application program interface for openFDA.
First overland UAS flight takes off
The Federal Aviation Administration gave a green light to the first commercial operation of an unmanned aircraft system over land, and granted Nevada authority to operate a UAS test site.
Intergraph I/CAD update puts agencies on path to next-gen 911
The latest version of Intergraph's computer-aided dispatch software, I/CAD 9.3, integrates voice, text and data.
County gives staff secure remote access with Windows to Go
Fairfax County's Platform Technology Division deployed Windows to Go, a bootable, certified USB drive that lets employees take their work computers anywhere.
Making smartphones work for us during disasters
Similar to a phone’s airplane mode, a 'disaster mode' would help Android devices conserve energy and share information that could improve planning for disaster assistance.
US, Honduras to test hurricane response simulation
In a joint exercise this week the United States and Honduras will test the performance of GeoSHAPE, a tool that maps emergency service and resources locations during a simulated hurricane.
Amtrak seeks faster Wi-Fi for Northeast trains
The railroad service is looking for a dedicated, wireless trackside network that provides a high-capacity, broadband-speed Internet connection between Washington and Boston.
Unisys tool helps police solve evidence puzzle
Unisys U-LEAF platform helps investigators quickly document and log evidence and intelligence related to criminal investigations with a single, browser-based interface.
FAA details next steps in NextGen progress
The Federal Aviation Agency is "on cusp of finishing" several key programs that underpin NextGen, its Next Generation Air Transportation System that aims to migrate America's air traffic control system to smarter, satellite-based and digital technologies.
Navigation by vibration: Army lab tests haptic tech
The haptic belt uses tactile feedback to help soldiers navigate in the field and automatically collect data, such as time to each waypoint and accuracy to each waypoint.
Collaboration in the Corridor: State Department site helps staff connect
With features of Facebook, Twitter and Linked In, the open source site lets State Department employees network, collaborate.
Open data portal aims to be 'Data.gov for state and local agencies'
Accela Inc. launched Civic.Data.com, an open data portal that combines information from government sources and public users, giving researchers one place to query cross-jurisdictional data sets.
Trimble announces field data collection and collaboration system
Trimble announced the availability of MyTopo Terrain Navigator Pro Enterprise (TNPe), a GIS application designed to facilitate collaboration and position sharing in the field.
Brother workgroup printers offer enterprise-level security
Brother International introduced two workgroup printers with enterprise-level security and built-in workflow management tools.
Code for America taking developer applications
Code for America is looking for applicants with well-developed coding chops and project management experience who can bear up under special and perhaps sometimes baffling demands of bureaucratic procedure.
Is antivirus now useless?
Debates over the state of antivirus technology and tools has resurfaced yet again after the executive in charge of Symantec's information security business was quoted as saying antivirus is dead.
GPS, geofencing drive highway department efficiency
The highway department in Cheektowaga, N.Y., uses cloud-based mobile management tools created by Xora for GPS tracking and vehicle trip auditing, mileage management and more.
Sandia exploring ephemeral biometrics for insider threat monitoring
Using ephemeral biometrics, in which individual identities are tied to active, living biometric data, Sandia intends to significantly improve the authenticity and integrity of cyber identities.
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