Exchange Server 2007 service pack coming in third quarter
Those who want to make Exchange Server 2007 work with Microsoft's newest e-mail server release -- Exchange Server 2010 -- will need to first apply the SP2 upgrade.
Microsoft offers DOD a Project 2007 app to streamline EVM
Microsoft developed a Project 2007 application to help DOD comply with EVM reporting requirements.
Data.gov open for business
The Obama administration today got the Data.gov Web site up and running. It offers federal databases to the public.
New York City goes wireless
A high-speed, mobile data network that spans more than 300 square miles wirelessly links first responders on scene with incident managers at remote sites through real-time data and video feeds.
Energy-efficient technology to be part and parcel of new SSA data center
SSA officials will work with industry experts in data center technology and energy efficiency during the project's development to identify designs and energy performance goals for the center's construction and operations.
Chopra moves one step closer to being federal CTO
Aneesh Chopra is one step closer to becoming the first federal chief technology officer after winning unanimous support from the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
A new strategy for applying Oracle patches
An unpatched, public-facing database can be the largest vulnerability for an organization, so security firm Integrigy recommends giving Oracle database patches priority when it comes to updating Oracle products.
Potential bug found in Microsoft Web server app
Microsoft has issued a security advisory to address a potential vulnerability in its Internet Information Services Web server software.
Microsoft releases Office Open XML document-formatting tools
Microsoft has released new tools to further extend the compatibility and interoperability of Office Open XML document formats used in Microsoft Office 2007.
IBM offers new real-time data analysis tool
IBM has developed a technology that it believes will raise the threshold for analysis of massive amounts of data in real time.
EPA finalizes Energy Star spec for servers
The final version of a specification for enterprise servers will help agencies identify systems that deliver performance while reducing energy consumption.
First round of interoperability standards for Smart Grid announced
The identification of existing standards for interoperability and security is the first step in a three-phase program by NIST to establish technical standards for development of an intelligent power distribution grid.
NARA loses hard drive with Clinton-era sensitive data
The National Archives and Records Administration is missing an external hard drive with the personally identifiable information of some Clinton administration officials and White House visitors.
DLA moves EMall to DISA servers
Application provider Partnet helped with transition to .mil address.
Nevada tags financial data
XBRL will be used to streamline grants reporting and debt collection.
Bill would permit jamming cell phones in prisons
Maryland’s Gov. Martin O’Malley wants to demonstrate cell phone jamming technology in a state prison, but current federal law prohibits the practice. A bill before the Senate would allow prisons to jam illegal cell phones.
Texas city updates reporting system
The city of Richardson, Texas is using new business intelligence software called WebFocus, which provides strategic, analytic and operational intelligence to optimize business performance.
Next goal for the Internet: managing information
Robert Kahn, whose work helped make the Internet what it is, discusses his ideas for the future, via the Digital Object Architecture, the Handle System and Knowbots.
GCN Lab Review: Goldtouch ErgoSecure 2.0 keyboard with smart-card reader
The Goldtouch is the only ergonomic keyboard that meets Federal Information Processing Standard 201 specifications for personal identity verification.
GCN Lab Review: Saitek Eclipse II illuminated keyboard
Because the lettering on the keys is transparent, the backlight shines through them, which means you can use the keyboard in total darkness.
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