GSA nomination mired in Senate muck
A busy Senate schedule, not further questions, is apparently holding up confirmation of Martha Johnson to be administrator of the General Services Administration.
GAO expands online presence with YouTube and Twitter
Government Accountability Office moves into Web 2.0 to take its products to the people rather than waiting for them to come to it.
DARPA names new director
Regina E. Dugan has been appointed as the 19th director for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Ada lives on, and so does the discussion
A GCN article from a year ago on the Ada programming language sparkes a new discussion of its pros and cons on Reddit.
With passwords, simplicity can equal strength
Longer passphrases can be easier to remember and provide more security than shorter but more complex passwords with multiple character sets.
Secure smart-grid meters sooner, not later, security expert says
An IOActive team identified multiple programming errors on smart-meter platforms that could allow hackers to assume full control of all exposed capabilities.
Oracle releases Fusion Middleware 11g and JDeveloper Update
Oracle Corp. has launched the latest version of its long anticipated middleware product family, while JDeveloper with Fusion adds Oracle Metadata Services for customization via the Oracle Application Development Framework.
Microsoft slates IE8 update for Aug. 25
Microsoft is planning to deliver Internet Explorer 8 via Windows Server Update Services.
NitroSecurity introduces content-aware security platform
NitroSecurity's latest security information and event management product, NitroView ESM X5, can peer deep into application content and individual sessions for greatly enhanced network security forensics.
Army expands emergency notification system at Fort Riley
The Army has expanded its emergency notification system for the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley, doubling the number of protected personnel at the fort to 10,000.
Google patches bug in sync application for Outlook e-mail client
Google came through with fixes to its newly introduced e-mail and calendar synchronization application that works with Microsoft Outlook.
Library of Congress' collection to fit in your hand
The Library of Congress plans to share its vast digital collection of educational and cultural resources through the Apple iTunes service.
New desktop virtualization solutions can cut costs and bolster security
Desktop virtulization aims to lower the costs and increase the security of desktop computers, but agencies must determine which approach — or combination of methods — best suits their needs.
Enhancements to DOE Web site make information-sharing easier
A quick-share tool added to WorldWideScience.org makes it easier to share results through social-networking Web sites.
Federal CIO Kundra envisions IT 'storefront' as replacement for GSA schedules
The federal CIO says federal government needs a procurement system that can keep pace with the rapid changes in technology.
Federal IT dashboard uses visualization technology to display spending details
A new Web site launched by OMB lets the public see how agencies are spending money on information technology.
Moving Cobol applications into the cloud
With application modernization, Cobol-based applications can now operate in a Web 2.0 environment, providing a responsive Rich Internet Application without altering a single line of code.
MapInfo Professional 10 adds new user interface
Latest version of MapInfo's flagship software offers redesigned user interface and access to open-source database.
GAO has a few ideas for strengthening FISMA
The Federal Information Security Management Act set the stage for more consistent IT security, but it could benefit from more stringent testing, evaluation and reporting requirements, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Cyber command faces urgent agenda
Military leaders expect the new unified Cyber Command to rationalize military cybersecurity efforts, while grappling with the increasing complexity of cyberspace and ongoing workforce issues.
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