FBI promises IT modernization slowdown is a smart move
The FBI has put the brakes on key aspects of its massive computer overhaul project, at a cost of up to $30 million in overruns, to deal with design changes and technical problems.
Have agencies scrubbed the Conficker worm from their systems?
A directory services provider tracks scanning activity from the prolific worm, which indicates whether it is still present in government systems.
Cloud clarifies Haiti relief work
Cloud computing work in Haiti relief efforts reflects broad transformation.
SRA app secures BlackBerry calls
SRA's One Vault Voice app secures BlackBerry calls with an encrypted chip that self-destructs when tampered with.
Federal CTO calls on agencies to innovate
Aneesh Chopra describes what he's observed among agencies as the deadline for publishing open government plans draws near.
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Survey reveals agencies' attitude toward unified communications
The convergence of voice, video and data is a popular concept, but adoption moves faster in some government quarters than in others.
Dark cloud: Study finds security risks in virtualization
Virtualization is proving its ability to reduce costs, but a new set of security threats is emerging as IT managers struggle to adjust to new ways of managing risk.
Microsoft and Citrix boost desktop virtualization efforts
Microsoft is expanding its desktop virtualization portfolio with improved licensing changes and technology upgrades and an extended pact with Citrix Systems.
Deploying infrastructure-as-a service? Take it slow, report says
Forrester report: IaaS can also be deceptively simple and organizations should proceed slowly with its implementation.
IBM launches public cloud service
Big Blue extends its services portfolio with the newly released IBM Cloud, targeted at developers and testers.
Put your broadband connection to the test
FCC adds tools to broadband plan Web site that can show you whether you're getting the speed you're paying for. Here's how to find out.
NASA borrows a page from Defense situational awareness book
Emphasis on mission-enabling, situational awareness and integration echoes current areas of focus for Defense Department.
DOD seeks robot that can dig into its targets
A request for information from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency brings to mind technology portrayed in the 1960s British television series the Thunderbirds, reports Graham Warwick at Aviation Week’s Ares Blog.
IE 9 'platform preview' released at MIX10
Microsoft released an Internet Explorer 9 platform preview to get feedback from developers and plans on releasing platform updates every eight weeks.
Global Graphics offers ‘freemium’ alternative to Acrobat
Global Graphics’ gDoc Fusion document software can work with PDFs, using a rival format developed with Microsoft; gDoc Creator lets users view and convert files in multiple formats.
Microsoft and Adobe collaborating on security patches
Adobe, apparently in recognition of its growing number of vulnerabilities, could eventually issue its patches via Windows Update.
Microsoft issues workaround for IE 6 and 7 flaw
Microsoft published a workaround for an in-the-wild vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 and 7 that could enable remote code execution-type exploits.
Microsoft: 64-bit Office 2010 not ready
Microsoft's newest productivity suite, slated for public release as early as May 12, will be available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but the latter isn't ready for prime time yet.
Intel introduces 6-core chips with cloud-secure features
The chips are Intel's first server and workstation processors built on 32-nanometer technology, and include Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions and Trusted Execution Technology, which Intel said will add security to cloud computing environments.
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