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NIST offers a scheme for trusted geolocation, a way to ensure that resources agencies use in the cloud are kept secure.
Oregon rides cloud to statewide records management system
The state is expanding a SaaS system using HP TRIM to give access to state, county and local agencies.
Panasonic adds a mini and a Windows 8 tablet to its Toughpad line
Company unveils two tablets -- an Android device that can be held in one hand and a Windows 8 Pro tablet -- that meet MIL-STD-810G rugged specs.
Dell brings Mil-Spec rugged rating to tough and tiny ultrabook
The Latitude 6430u combines relatively small size, light weight and big processing power with the ruggedness for field work.
LOC amasses Twitter Archive, but where's the data mining tech?
The library has collected 170 billion tweets made since 2006, but says archival search technologies aren't good enough to give researchers access.
A once mighty supercomputer to be dismantled, sold for parts
New Mexico's Encanto, which five years ago was the third fastest machine in the world, is now practically on the scrap heap.
Windows 8 gains a foothold in government with DOD deal
The new OS, with secure features seemingly made for government, will get its chance to perform with the Army, Air Force and DISA.
Caveat texter: Text-to-911 is not a substitute for voice calls
A text message to 911 is still a text message, subject to SMS limitations. In an emergency, it's still better to call.
Chattanooga tests ultra-fast system for disaster response
NSF funds a project using the city's gigabit network to get real-time information to emergency crews.
Wi-Fi service to monitor, reallocate local router usage
Qualcomm's cloud-based service could keep wireless applications from using more bandwidth than they need.
Researchers: IE flaw being exploited by group behind Aurora attacks
Symantec finds similarities in recent IE exploits to other attacks by the Elderwood gang, whose activities in the past have been thought to be state-sponsored.
911 texting moves to real world
How the FCC, states and the telecom industry are taking steps to bring SMS texting into the nation's 911 emergency call systems.
Agencies need to put the "I" into security
Today's systems, policies and procedures were developed to lock information down, not to share it securely. Interoperable credentials could be the key.
The tech behind NASA's Martian chronicles
After Curiosity landed, JPL had to retrieve images from 150 million miles away via a low-bandwidth space network and deliver them to a voracious public quickly and without crashing websites. How did NASA do it?
Chicago moving 30,000 employees' e-mail to Microsoft cloud
Cloud strategy is part of the city's move toward modernizing its digital infrastructure while improving employees' access to mobile tools and reaping significant cost savings.
Ubuntu smart phone: Is this what the future looks like?
Canonical plans a Linux smart phone that, when connected to a monitor and keyboard, can operate as a fully functioning PC.
Agencies have the tools to unleash dynamic mobile services
A smart mobility platform with integrated security will let agencies at all levels focus on the real goal: transforming the way they provide services, Vervio's T.L. Neff says.
Emerging way to foil hackers: Keep data encrypted while in use
NIST is considering Format-Preserving Encryption schemes that could let agencies keep data hidden while in transit or in use by an application.
How agencies can reap more value from analytics
Three core steps can help agencies plant the seeds of an analytics program that can yield cost savings and better use of resources.
N.C. cloud provider wins first FedRAMP stamp of approval
GSA grants Autonomic Resources provisional approval to offer cloud services to federal government agencies.
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