Video data-sharing library opens up big data for behavioral research
NSF- and NIH-backed Databrary will let researchers store and openly share videos and information about their studies.
Will an Android on the desktop take off for government users?
HP is set to debut the Slate21, an Android-based desktop with a low-cost upgrade path and options for user sharing that could put it in the government buy basket.
What's keeping FAA's NextGen air traffic control on the runway?
New technology for the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System is coming online -- slowly -- but non-technical issues are delaying many of the program's benefits.
Older technology catches the solar system by its tail
The Voyager spacecraft, with their 36-year-old systems and 68KB of computing capacity, may soon exit the solar system.
AndroRAT signals commercialization of mobile malware
Mobile malware is not new, but a new tool in the cyber crime underground could ultimately pave the way for hackers to leverage malware in large mobile botnets.
West Point team builds tool to analyze gang connections
A team at the West Point Military Academy has released details of a software program that is helping local police improve intelligence on street gangs through new techniques for analyzing crime-based social networks.
Kansas City proposes gigabit-speed software lending library
The Kansas City Public Library is developing a high-speed Software Lending Library that will allow patrons to use software over the Internet, part of a National Science Foundation-funded project for exploring uses of the gigabit Internet.
Should you warm up your data center? First, weigh the costs
A recent survey shows data center operators are gradually moving to warmer data centers –- at lower costs.
Haswell chips can give a laptop workstation power
The Scorpius 2.0 is an example of what's possible with Intel's new low-power, high-performance processors.
5 tablets to tackle government work
No matter their intended purpose, there are some features of the tablet form factor that every agency needs to consider. We take a look at five models — the Apple iPad, Dell Latitude 10 Enhanced Security, Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet2, Microsoft Surface Pro and Panasonic ToughPad — and see how their features match up with agency needs.
SAP, Esri offering a unified view for data, geospatial analysis
SAP business intelligence and mobile platforms will integrate with Esri ArcGIS.
Data center trades on its location for split-second access to federal data
Data centers in Washington, D.C, have a latency advantage over those located farther away in the race to take advantage of breaking federal economic data.
Smart ID to offer options for iris scanning, on-card fingerprint matching
Updated specifications from NIST for the PIV card now include an option for iris scans in addition to fingerprint authentication and the ability to do on-card matching of fingerprints.
4 tips for a smooth zero-client migration
Pay attention to storage, the network and how the desktops are configured. And don't forget to educate the users, experts say.
Zero clients are the bomb at Energy's massive Hanford site
The Hanford Federal Community Cloud is the foundation for virtual desktop/zero-client environment that boosts security and cuts power use on the 586-square-mile complex.
FirstNet offers a look into the makings of nationwide public safety network
The FirstNet board has issued RFIs on industry's ability to provide the technologies required for advanced public-safety grade network services and infrastructure.
NASA laser comm will rocket data to and from space
NASA's Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS) technology could increase data transfers from space by a factor of 100.
Panda Security expands antivirus protection for government clouds
The Panda Cloud Systems Management promises to give agencies and service providers control over all software on their networks.
America's Army deploys to almost every mobile device
Probably the most successful gamification effort in government is expanding to new platforms.
Tablets for government: Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1
Panasonic's ToughPad FZ-G1 is a Windows 8 Pro tablet rugged enough to be used in practically any environment. But when multiple options are in use, its power consumption might be an issue.
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