Standard approach to computing spells doom for data centers
The established mentality of standardizing on inefficient platforms is killing our data centers and networks in terms of power, space, and cooling, says Criterion HPS President Mike Dillard, former chairman of the CIA’s Information Policy Board. Unless organizations better tune their systems, no power grid will be able to support the massive amounts of processing and data crunching that is coming.
Approved tools to share secured information remain underutilized
Agencies need to embrace existing solutions for sharing information across secured domains says Ed Hammersla, chief operating officer of Trusted Computer Solutions.
Cloud adoption on the rise, but new report highlights trouble spots
A new survey of federal leaders paints an early picture of which applications are migrating to cloud computing. But limited awareness and trust remain big hurdles for agencies.
Volcano's fury gives NOAA a chance to try out new computer models
A lack of data about volcanic ash plumes makes accurate predictions difficult, but new computer models NOAA is testing could improve the science of forecasting the hazardous clouds.
Smash apples for fun and prizes
GCN Lab’s Trudy Walsh ponders the symbolism of an apple smashing contest sponsored by Elecite, maker of BlackBerry theme software
Satellite system won't see space anytime soon
As current military satellites become obsolete, time is running out to get the new Mobile User Objective Satellite program off the ground. Now, the Navy is looking to Congress and the commercial sector for help.
HHS publishes online list of patient data breaches
The Health and Human Services Department has started publishing an online list of data thefts and breaches that affect the health data of more than 500 patients.
AHRQ requests research on improving patient health
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality wants proposals for its new research program to identify the best treatments for patients.
Will self-destructing texts protect your sensitive information?
A new smart-phone app promises to remove text messages from both the sender and recipient's cell phones, reports columnist William Jackson. That raises questions about whether you really can -- or should -- do this.
CDC goes viral through social media
Janice Nall, CDC's director of the Division of eHealth Marketing, offers some advice to agencies looking to engage citizens.
The biggest threats to security are sitting next to you
In a Forrester survey of IT decision-makers, nearly 58 percent of security incidents reported resulted from employees losing a computing device or accidentally posting sensitive information.
Cyber Command nominee lays out rules of engagement
The nominee to head the Defense Department's new Cyber Command outlines how the command could respond to different cyberattack scenarios.
Microsoft belittles Google Docs upgrade
Google's announcement that it had improved its Google Docs Web apps drew ridicule from a Microsoft official.
Lessons from Google attacks could help US bolster cyber defense
The United States has stepped up its responses to advanced threats such as those used in the recent Aurora attacks, from which the cybersecurity community has learned lessons, said McAfee CEO Dave DeWalt.
SSA turns to online apps to keep up with boomer claims
An aging workforce, retiring baby boomers and a poor economy are forcing SSA to innovate with new technology to keep up with the demand, the agency's commissioner tells a House subcommittee.
Pick to lead cyber command lays out battle plans
Army Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander says that militarizing cyberspace is not part of his agenda, and reveals what is at the top of the list.
FAA, IBM set sights on real-time network security
An IBM streaming analytics engine would be the heart of an intelligent system that could recognize online attacks in real time and thwart them before they are launched.
HP takes computing closer to the atomic level
Memristors could replace transistors on processing chips, built at the 3-nanometer scale with the ability to turn on and off in a billionth of a second and retain information even after the power is off.
Capitol Hill could be waking up to IT security
New GAO reports make clear how difficult it is making governmentwide changes in institutionalized IT practices.
Unified communications requires a unified implementation plan
A New York county's conversion to a unified IP communications platform is driven by the ability to meet user needs and save money.
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