Lesson from Amazon's cloud crash: Plan for the worst
The days-long failure of Amazon Web Service's Elastic Cloud Compute was an acute reminder of what can go wrong in the cloud, but one federal website also demonstrated how to be ready.
5 pitfalls that can scuttle a move to the cloud
Federal agencies planning to move e-mail services to the cloud must be on alert for common trouble spots, including failure to keep users informed and proper setup of strong mobile interfaces.
New frontiers for the cloud: Dealing with outdated contract models
Agency managers moving e-mail systems to the cloud must think through new legal risks and obligations as they negotiate service deals with cloud providers.
Google has a browser for business
Google Chrome has a business-friendly browser that offers network management features but strips away the superfluous.
Slow-going on Windows 7 migrations
IT organizations appear to be dragging their feet on migrating to Window 7, according to a recent poll by Unisys Corp.
Storms put focus on technology – and its limitations
When modern technology falls short, it's up to the old stuff to carry us through.
NASCIO offers states a guide to using national data exchange
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has released a guidance document to help state governments adopt the National Information Exchange Model
US-Russian dictionary defines cyber war, other concepts
The Critical Terminology Foundations provides definitions for 20 key cybersecurity concepts agreed upon by U.S. and Russian contributors, which is called a "first step for creating international cybersecurity agreements."
Sony says PlayStation users' data protected, but take precautions anyway
Sony says credit card information for 77 million users was encrypted and appears not to have been taken, but the investigation is continuing.
DOD launches smart-phone app for vets, transitioning personnel
The Defense Department has launched a new smart-phone application that gives service members and veterans mobile phone access to the National Resource Directory recovery and rehabilitation website.
With cellular boost, a longer arm of the law
Yavapai County, Ariz., is larger than some states, with spotty mobile communications, but tools to boost the power of cellular modems bring data to sheriff's patrol cars through most of the sprawling county.
FCC plans to OK cellular boosters, despite objections
The FCC proposes that the benefits of signal boosters outweigh disadvantages by improving wireless service in rural areas and in buildings.
Apple speaks, says it doesn't track iPhone locations
Apple says the reason it is being vilified is the result of a bug.
Administration plans to shutter 137 data centers this year
The Obama administration has released details data center closures set for this year. Which agencies will see the most?
Can agencies take the next step on telework?
Agency compliance with the Telework Enhancement Act and other mandates is likely to be the main topic at a conference this week in Washington.
3 excellent reasons to ignore the Royal Wedding
Streaming video will encircle, nay, strangle the globe, and the Prattle Royale will continue all day. It might not be as pretty as you think.
DHS secretary: 'Cyberspace is civilian space'
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano outlines DHS efforts to help protect government and civilian cyberspace sectors but stresses the need for private-sector cooperation.
Medical marijuana clinics seed a homegrown software industry
The legal pot industry has prompted small businesses to roll out new software to meet its growing needs.
State employees' social networking site just around the Corridor
The State Department's eDiplomacy office is testing its new Corridor social network for department employees, according to several online reports.
NSF puts supercomputing power into Japan quake recovery
The TeraGrid community responds to the 9.0 magnitude March earthquake in Japan by sharing high-performance computing resources with Japanese colleagues, and the National Science Foundation is offering grants for disaster response research.
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