States are being pound-foolish in moving slowly to the cloud
Tight budgets might be keeping states from plunging into cloud computing, but the benefits would be substantial, especially for programs such as Medicaid that are nearly identical from state to state.
The next 5 years: Everything converges and rides in the cloud
Big data, analytics, mobile computing and social media will blend together, with services doled out by cloud brokers.
A powerful workstation for gamification, simulation apps
The Chronos Pro is the fastest workstation GCN has ever tested, which suits the kind of training apps agencies are adopting.
12 tactics to get the most out of data centers
At a conference focusing on management of federal data centers, Schneider Electric's Bob Massie spelled out a dozen areas to target.
Platform gives agencies timely access to unified data
Information Builders' iWay 7 platform gives analysts direct access to information from any source with more than 300 pre-packaged integration components.
OMB delivers advice to help agencies get going on mobile
The Mobile Security Reference Architecture is one more guide for agencies wrestling with how so securely bring smart phones and tablets into their networks.
Importance of managing mobile devices: It's not just talk
A recent survey shows the extent to which people use their smart phones for PC-like tasks, underscoring the necessity of integrating them into the enterprise.
When disaster strikes, will federal data be safe?
Data volume is up, backup systems are nearing capacity and several factors have limited testing, leading feds to fear that systems aren't ready for recovery, a MeriTalk survey finds.
Rugged tablet has the toughness, security features for field duty
GammaTech's Durabook TA10 meets a variety of MIL-STD and IP standards and can include a FIPS 201 fingerprint scanner for two-factor authentication.
30 years of risky business: A cybersecurity timeline
The federal government has been defending the nation's online resources since the early days of the Internet. Here's a look at some of the key milestones.
Possible breach of DHS employee data has an unusual twist
Most vulnerabilities are discovered by third parties, but the fact that the department was alerted by a “law enforcement partner” raises the question of whether a breach occurred.
ACL moves risk management to the cloud
The company’s governance, risk management and compliance package provides enterprisewide analysis in a SaaS model.
Telework challenge: Employees who resist telework tools
USDA is using technologies such as teleconferencing and social media for collaboration, but challenges include some employee resistance and incompatible software.
The best (and worst) influences on 30 years of government IT
From the IBM PC to apps on demand, and cyber threats to FISMA, our experts weigh in on the biggest influences — good and bad — of the past three decades.
5 years down the road: The cloud of clouds
Interoperability standards will create a world of interconnected clouds fraught with opportunities and security risks, experts say.
States shift into high gear with online driving tests
Virginia, North Dakota and Indiana are part of growing set of states bringing drivers exams and other automated DMV services to their citizens over the Web.
The hack-back vs. the rule of law: Who wins?
When considering retaliation against cyber criminals, make sure the rule of law trumps the immediate gratification of doing unto others.
NOAA's upgraded technology draws a bead on hurricane season
With a busy storm season ahead, the agency adds more supercomputing muscle to its modeling programs.
Cybersecurity's best bet: An Internet that learns to defend itself
During the first 40 years of the Internet, security has been about patching mistakes; the future will be about creating an environment that is secure by design and protected by big data.
Projectors light up large venues, with iOS, Android control
Epson's new PowerLight 4000 series produce enough lumens for just about any room and have an app that gives users full control from iOS and Android devices.
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