Why 15 = 5x3 is a major quantum breakthrough
Researchers for the first time use a solid-state quantum processor in prime factoring (and get it right half the time), which could eventually have a big impact on security.
Calif. county taking 15,000 employees to Microsoft Office 365
County officials are stepping up efforts to transform operations and improve the quality of services to residents while at the same time lower IT management costs.
White House marks digital gov strategy’s first milestones
The comprehensive Digital Government Strategy, which lays out actions in a 12-month roadmap, reaches its first quarter as agencies create pages to update their progress in meeting the benchmarks.
‘Internet in a room’ simulates attacks against large networks
Iowa State's Information Assurance Center's test bed simulates complex networks and cyberattacks, making it a trusted source for information on the reliability and effectiveness of security products.
OT, meet IT (please)
If industrial control systems are running Windows, they're vulnerable to hackers. But can engineers handle that?
Top 10 datasets on data.gov
Of the nearly 1,300 datasets currently on Data.gov, you might be surprised which are the "most relevant."
NASCIO: Big data is a big deal
State governments should be preparing now to make use of the vast ammounts of data their agencies collect, a new report says.
The grace period on mobile security is over
As the bad guys turn their attention to mobile devices, the government has begun mapping out security that needs to be incorporated in coming generations of this technology.
Mobile lab 3D-prints gear as needed in Afghanistan
The Army's new expeditionary lab develops and produces prototypes and other equipment on the spot.
With Apple deal, GPO a step closer to 'where we are going'
The Government Printing Office adds the Apple iBookstore to its growing list of outlets for electronic versions of federal books.
Can game technology rock the vote?
Microsoft's "Election 2012 on xBox LIVE" aims to lure gamers into the political discourse, but there are reasons why it might not work.
18 California courts to share procurement services
The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is sponsoring the Shared Procurement Services Pilot Project, providing the services of a trial court procurement specialist to the other courts via BidSync, a procurement-as-a-service provider.
App breaks through the mobile compatibility wall
The Citrix Receiver app can keep agencies' mobile devices securely connected regardless of platforms.
GSA's fed website tutorials rack up $1.3M in agency savings
GSA's First Fridays program helps agencies build customer-focused websites that help the public get information and save agencies money.
Charge, sync, ship multiple iPads
If you're a government IT manager who needs to be sure everyone's iPads are ready and charged for the big meeting, consider this solution.
Security weaknesses 'pervade' EPA systems, audit finds
Lack of an overall information security policy has resulted in pervasive weaknesses in the agency's security.
Flash memory arrays built for large data stores, fast transfers
The Nimbus Gemini can handle 1 petabyte of weekly data writes without a loss of performance, along with 12 gigabits/sec transfer speeds and over 1 million input/output operations/sec.
As BYOD gains fed acceptance, assume devices been hacked, protect the data
There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but it's just a matter of time before secure plans are in place, a CIO panel says.
Va mobile app opens up procurement opportunities
The for the state’s electronic procurement system (eVA) will make it easier to track business opportunities with government agencies in the state.
DARPA's Plan X: Cyber warfare on autopilot
The classified program is looking to develop automated tools for cyber defense and attack.
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