Open data builds on the hill as Senate offers XML info
The U.S. Senate said it would make bills and other legislative information available for bulk XML download.
Sandia powers up robot tech
Sandia National Labs' energy-efficient platforms could help any robots entered in the DARPA Challenge extend their battery life.
Mobile apps promise time savings for citizens, caseworkers
Nearly half the people receiving assistance from human services agencies say they would download and use a mobile application for obtaining services, according to a recent survey by Accenture.
Argonne sets new marks for high-speed data transfer
Argonne National Laboratory researchers moved 65 terabytes of data between storage centers in Ottawa and New Orleans in under 100 minutes.
Privacy wearables and accessories for the secure – and stylish
After the wakeup call from the Sony hack, people inside and outside of government are taking a harder look at protecting their personal information – and vendors are ready with solutions from stylish privacy accessories to secure communications ecosystems.
Fujitsu launches secure enterprise tablets
Fujitsu introduced two 'enterprise-ready' Windows tablets this week, targeting government users who need extra security features.
How science is cutting big data down to size
Researchers are developing set of data management tools that could be used across the scientific community.
DISA drafts new cloud security requirements
The Defense Information Systems Agency released a draft of cloud computing security requirements for the Defense Department.
KEMP introduces support for federal ID smart cards
The provider of software-centric and cloud-focused load balancer solutions now supports integration with Defense Department environments using CAC authentication and Active Directory application infrastructures.
VA recruits Watson analytics, cloud to fight PTSD
Veterans Affairs launches a pilot project to test uses of IBM Watson analytics to help doctors sift electronic medical records to support clinical decision-making in treating PTSD.
Need an app store? Salesforce, Microsoft have options.
Salesforce's AppExchange Store Builder is a platform to help organizations quickly create a fully customizable app marketplace. And Microsoft is expected to include app store management in Windows 10.
City smooths disaster recovery upgrade
Riverside, Calif., upgrades its data storage infrastructure by migrating half a petabyte of data from its storage area networks and establishing fail-over arrays for disaster recovery.
NIST revises guidance on security, privacy assessments
The publication provides guidelines for building security and privacy assessment plans as well as procedures for assessing the effectiveness of security and privacy controls used in information systems and organizations.
DOD greenlights Dell open network switches for agency use
Dell open network switches were added to the Defense Department’s Approved Product List, certifying they meet DOD security tests and are ready to be used with government networks.
Health IT wish list: more mobile, telehealth, analytics, open data
National Coordinator for Health IT's draft five-year plan outlines expanded health information sharing through mobile, sensor and analytics technologies.
APQC debuts classification framework for cities
APQC has released a set of standard language, formats and metrics that will help city governments manage and plan their work.
DOD opens the hunt for disruptive tech
The Defense Department issues a call for ideas and technologies for its Long Range Research and Development Plan.
Apple, IBM debut mobile analytics apps for iOS
Apple and IBM unveiled IBM MobileFirst for iOS, the first apps from a joint venture designed to offer business-specific, cloud-supported data and analytics capabilities on Apple devices.
GSA's wish list for leading edge tech
The General Services Administration has created a list of developing technologies that could be incorporated into GSA's Alliant I and Alliant II government-wide acquisition contracts.
Rugged in 2015: Big, bad and Android
Look for bigger, tougher Android devices in 2015, but watch for IP ratings creep.
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