Tool lets amateurs build Android apps
Google has released a new Java development environment aimed at the non-coder developer who wants to build applications for the Android operating system.
Windows 7 downgrade rights extended by Microsoft
Microsoft has extended Windows 7 downgrade rights for those buying new PCs from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Dell servers will power NASA’s climate change investigations
Dell Computer Corp. has entered into a $5.1 million contract to provide new servers to NASA so the agency can conduct simulation modeling and data analysis to explore, understand and predict climate change.
The prescription for cell phone viruses
Although malware targeting mobile devices is on the rise, there are some things you should know -- and some steps you should take -- that will keep yours uninfected.
Spill prompts NOAA to define its data management architecture
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is defining the architecture needed to effectively manage, store and disseminate data to the public and other agencies in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon-BP oil spill.
White House just getting started on cybersecurity
A report on progress made on cybersecurity in the 14 months after last year’s release of the Cyberspace Policy Review highlights steps taken to secure cyberspace, but much work remains to be done.
Navy tightens cybersecurity training rules
The Navy secretary has issued a directive requiring the Navy and Marine Corps to ensure that their cybersecurity workforce complies with information assurance requirements.
Multifunction printers finally get their act together
This is the first year when almost every multifunction printer has really delivered, combining faxing, copying, scanning and, of course, color printing into a solid, inexpensive unit. Some even come with high-security functions, which are a must at almost any government office.
NOAA to get high-capacity research network
Internet2 is partnering with NOAA to provide a high-capacity network to link climate researchers with new advanced computing facilities.
NARA set to debut new Federal Register site
The Federal Register's Web site is getting a major overhaul just in time for the register's 75th anniversary on July 26.
An easy way to save time, money with new PCs
Letting vendors handle the disk imaging for new PCs can save agencies from a time-consuming task while still complying with core configuration requirements.
Microsoft delivers July security patch
Microsoft, as expected, released four fixes in its July security update. Three are rated "critical" and one is deemed "important."
Is your smart phone infected with malware?
An informal survey suggests that 18 percent of smart phones may be infected with viruses and spyware. Is yours? How would you know?
Microsoft releases SP1 Beta for Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft today announced the beta release of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
FLITE cancellation: VA pulls plug on modernization effort
The Veterans Affairs Department is canceling its $400 million financial system modernization program and directing the resources to other projects throughout the department.
Forensic Web service could reconstruct the scene of the cyber-crime
A NIST team proposes creating Forensic Web Services, an architecture for independently creating and storing data about interactions between other Web services that could be used in court in the event of a security breach or an attack.
Agencies trying to wring more value from virtualization
Despite challenges, agencies hope to fully adopt client, server and storage virtualization by 2015.
Can BlackBerry's rumored tablet unseat iPad?
The rumor mill is working overtime with stories of a Flash-friendly BlackBerry tablet from Research in Motion
6 villains of Gov 2.0
Blogger Steve Radick identifies six types of people who impede Gov 2.0 efforts
Microsoft pushes new directions at Partner Conference
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Bob Muglia, president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business, discussed the company's major cloud computing efforts at the opening of Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference.
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