Tech briefs
Cray unveils an Intel-based supercomputer that works in office environments; DeviceLock releases Version 6.4 of its eponymous software for controlling and securing USB ports.
Technicalities | Stretching the limits
The computing industry observed the 50th anniversaries of two seminal events this month: the invention of the integrated circuit and a failed foray into supercomputing by IBM.
Private browsing's false sense of security
The 'private browsing' feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8'which is also featured in Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari'can prevent others from seeing what Web sites you've been visiting, but it doesn't protect you against malicious code.
The power of the cloud
For most day-to-day business, computing in the cloud can increase convenience and save a lot of money, according to Vivek Kundra, chief technical officer for the city of Washington.
Models ready for their close-ups
A team of climate research centers are sharing a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop the next generation of climate computer models, which will take advantage of powerful new supercomputers to track and predict climate change.
Oracle reboots collaboration app
Oracle releases new collaboration software, as well a data warehousing-friendly hardware package.
GAO: Certification program needs some fine-tuning
The Government Accountability Office says that the federal system for accrediting laboratories that certify voting systems needs to be better defined and implemented.
Cybereye | Votes of no confidence
Commentary: A snafu with electronic voting systems in the Washington, D.C. primaries is another reason why we need backup systems is we are to have faith in out elections.
NIST guidance on security checklists, PIV interfaces
Both documents update earlier publications from the Computer Security Division.
Wyatt Kash | Elevate cybersecurity
Assuring a fully functioning and secure cyberdomain is too important to be left in the hands of a single agency, let alone DHS.
Amendment stalls E-gov bill
A Senate bill to reauthorize the eGovernment Act of 2002, which had been approved and was set for a floor vote, hit a sudden and unexpected snag today that puts a number of government information technology initiatives on hold or in limbo.
Coast Guard to expand biometric project
In the two years the program has been in place, biometric data has been collected on 1,957 immigrants attempting to to cross the Mona Passage from the Dominican Republic into Puerto Rico.
VA joins Internet2 consortium
Veterans Affairs Department makes plans for delivering on the promise of IPv6.
New version of PowerDesigner
Sybase's soon-to-be-released update of PowerDesigner includes enterprise architecture support
Motorola debuts snap-on biometric attachment
The Motorola Mobile AIFS snap-on device offers a 508 DPI single-digit fingerprint scanner that is FIPS 201-certified.
Virtualization not as easy as 1-2-3
IT executives turn to virtualization technology for management advantages, but challenges remain.
Project management meets Web 2.0
New project portfolio management software integrates collaboration tools, social networking and Web 2.0 concepts
New certification addresses software assurance
The leading organization for certifying IT professionals today announced the launch of a new certification that will address the quality and reliability of software throughout its life cycle, from development through disposal.
White space debate resumes on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers not convinced that broadcast white space should be opened to broadband.
Another View | Why Google won't focus on business software
Commentary: When push comes to shove, Google's resources are going to flow into figuring out how to monetize the humongous traffic of YouTube or compete in online auctions.
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