Office 2010 upgrade deal expiring in July
Through June, Microsoft is offering a 50 percent discount to "open value subscription" customers upgrading to Office 2010.
What federal CISOs fear in the cloud
Nearly three-quarters of federal chief information security officers in a recent survey said they’re staying out of the cloud because of security and compliance concerns.
2 technologies that can make storage a small matter
Data deduplication can save considerable space on backup servers by eliminating duplicated data. Thin provisioning can optimize disk space on primary storaqe. And both can save you money.
New platform creates shortcut for field data analysis
Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an infrastructure to pull and analyze raw data from the field in military and emergency response operations, taking advantage of advances in communications and computing power in mobile devices such as smart phones.
The trouble with truffles, and other airport security tales
In our recent stories on how, and how not, to take a laptop PC through airport security, we asked readers to recount their favorite tales of checkpoint complications. And they responded with gusto.
Personal data of reservists, veterans at risk in recent thefts
In separate incidents, thieves stole laptop computers containing personal information on reservists and veterans.
Portable projectors: 7 for the road
The lab looks at seven portable road warrior projectors, ranging from the very small to the very powerful.
FEMA puts disaster info into hands of smart-phone users
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's new mobile Web site offers information on emergency preparedness, response and assistance via smart phone.
Top IT security concerns voiced in survey
Network breaches represent the foremost nightmare scenario for IT pros, according to a new industry report by Amplitude Research, which recorded the responses of 353 network or systems administrators.
The top 10 awfully bad passwords people use
Many end users don't understand the need for good passwords, report shows.
How fast can wireless networking get?
The Wireless Gigabit Alliance announces Version 1.0 of its unified wireless specification, which would use the unlicensed 60 GHz band and achieve data transfer rates as fast as 7 gigabits/sec.
Cybersecurity gets new attention from the Hill
New legislation that would give the cybersecurity coordinator post new authority, including budget control, comes as welcome news.
Three take AFCEA Outstanding Achievement awards
Three executives from the civilian, defense and industry sectors took home AFCEA Outstanding Achievement Awards for Executives at a luncheon in Washington, D.C. today.
Microsoft considering legal options after i4i patent validated
Microsoft has been dealt another blow in its ongoing patent infringement suit with i4i.
How the Army ensures the reliability of its troop-tracking system
The Blue Force Tracking system uses a global network to deliver command and control and situational awareness to the soldier in the field, and the Army has turned to NitroSecurity for security management.
A tech-laden traveler encounters TSA -- frequently
Gadget-toting GCN Lab director John Breeden has gotten used to extra scrutiny at the airport.
Office 2010 will have SharePoint hooks, analyst says
Microsoft plans to make a splash by announcing new 2010 products on Wednesday, but IT organizations should check the fine print.
StarTech sends in the clones
StarTech's SATDOCK22R functions as both hard-drive docking station and duplicator
DOD struggles to define cyber war
The DOD is creating a new Cyber Command to defend the military information infrastructure but still is working to come up with a clear definition of a doctrine for cyber war, says Undersecretary James Miller.
Proposed Office of Cyberspace would come with budget authority
A bill introduced by Rep. James Langevin (D-R.I.) would help the government address rapidly evolving challenges of cybersecurity, the congressman tells contractors.
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