Government's move to digital leaves the poor out in the cold, study says
GPO's transition from ink-on-paper to online documents leaves millions who don't have broadband Internet access without adequate access to government resources, according to the Center for Study of Responsive Law.
'Private cloud' just a phase? IBM would like you to think so
The zEnterprise EC-12 adds power, capacity and other features that could appeal to government.
Labor Day salute: Three apps for workers
The Labor Department offers three mobile apps that workers may want to consider when the Labor Day holiday ends.
In-Q-Tel backs private cloud OS for intelligence community
CIA tech investor In-Q-Tel signs deal with Adaptive Computing to develop a private cloud operating system to meet demands of intelligence agencies.
Oracle issues patch for Java flaws; attacks tied to Nitro gang
The rare out-of-band update closes holes being exploited in attacks, at least some of which are coming from China.
Chip encrypts Android calls, without the lag time
TrustCall system can turn almost any Android phone into a secure communication device.
DMTF spec simplifies cloud management
The Distributed Management Task Force's specification will simplify cloud infrastructure management and ensure that workloads can be easily moved among different cloud environments.
Remembering IBM's first mainframe, the 701
IBM's new mainframe is practically a new species compared with IBM's original mainframe, the 701.
GOP platform: Sell off government spectrum
The pro-business platform calls for auctioning off surplus RF spectrum and condemns government regulation of the Internet — except when it should be regulated.
VA for Vets' automated, mobile system helps veterans find jobs
A cloud-based case management system with mobile components helps veterans get back into the workforce.
Survey: People fake understanding the cloud (even on first dates)
Agencies are going to the cloud and practically everybody is using it. But understanding it is another matter.
The 3 secrets to unlocking big data
What is different about big data is the ability of emerging cloud environments to process unlimited amounts of data.
The death of the PC: real or exaggerated?
PC sales have slowed and mobile mania continues to grow, which might make you think government PCs are heading the way of the typewriter. But maybe not.
NASA's next satellite: An everyday Android smart phone
The PhoneSat marks the beginning of what the agency says is a new model for quickly developing and deploying satellites.
Baker: VistA code project will stay wide open
A project to streamline source code for the Veterans Affairs' VistA software will remain accessible to the open source community, says VA CIO Roger Baker.
NARA gets OMB directive: oversee revamping of fed records management
Records management framework will be based on cloud architecture, secure storage and analytical tools, according to an Office of Management and Budget directive.
How to use the cloud as a developer sandbox
Using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research cloud, health IT developers can test apps before taking them live.
Is it data or deception? US-VISIT needs to know.
Of all immigrants coming into the United States, about 825,000 fingerprint records at US-VISIT have multiple names and inconsistent birth dates.
How CDC's research cloud went virtual
After consolidating its servers CDC's research lab laid the foundation for managing a virtual infrastructure.
Zero-day exploit hits Java – should you just turn it off?
The flaw in the ubiquitous programming language is being exploited with the Poison Ivy RAT from servers in China and might not be patched until October.
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