Evans: Standard desktop configuration key to network security
OMB officials believe a standard computer desktop configuration will dramatically improve security governmentwide.
Microsoft expands business intell offerings
Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 is designed to help users make better planning and budget decisions.
GMU, Noblis co-found network research center
George Mason University and research firm Noblis have co-founded the Center for Network-Based Systems.
Energy debuts searchable patent Web site
The Energy Department has launched a new Web site that lets users search its collection of more than 20,000 patent records.
DOE flexes computing muscle
Energy's Pacific Northwest National Lab has deployed a Cray XMT supercomputer to accelerate data analysis and predictive analytics in energy, national security and fundamental science.
From Earth to the moon
Google is working on doing for the moon what it has already done for the Earth.
Using RFID delays DHS Pass card release
DHS' proposed use Generation 2 RFID tags on its Pass card is a new application that must be tested before it can be deployed by summer 2008. Other similar concepts have failed.
Case management software helps performance
As the government moves toward more pay-for-performance compensation systems, case management tools could make or break an employee's salary.
IBM offers free office software in challenge to Microsoft
IBM has introduced a suite of free software applications for creating and sharing documents, spreadsheets and presentations called IBM Lotus Symphony.
DOD ceases procuring GPS degradation
The Defense Department will no longer outfit Global Positioning System satellites with the capability to intentionally degrade the accuracy of signals.
Army awards WIN-T deal
The Army has awarded a $921 million contract to General Dynamics and its primary subcontractor, Lockheed Martin Corp., to improve battlefield communications.
DHS sets IT course
<font color="CC0000">UPDATED'</font color> The Homeland Security Department has awarded an $800 million, eight-year contract to EDS for the second of two major data centers, according to the company and industry sources.
IT industry group calls for technology-neutral voting audit trail
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation says Congress should reject proposed legislation that would require a paper audit trail in federal elections.
The tyranny of federal IT
Guest commentary: Until we recognize the tyrannical side to government IT, we'll never fully deliver on its promise.
Processor power to the people
AMD unveils its Phenom triple-core processors that integrate three computational cores on a single microchip.
FBI to automate wiretap database
The FBI is working to build an automated system to track its National Security Letter wiretap cases in a bid to eliminate cumbersome, error-prone manual entry of data about the eavesdropping projects.
RFP checklist | Single sign-on products
There are a number of issues to consider when drawing up a request for proposals for a single sign-on system.
Making a list, checking it twice ...
The Justice Department's inspector general's staff issued its most recent report on technology at the Terrorist Screening Center, reflecting some improvements in the center's operations. But auditors identified 18 areas in which major improvements were needed.
GCN Lab Review: Falcon SSG1.5k-1T
The Falcon SSG1.5k-1T universal power source can complete the foundation of arugged office by providing reliable backup power for static offices in locations where power is unreliable and air conditioning is unavailable.
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