Government Technology

DISA 'all in' on mobile

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Fri, 2013-05-17 12:48
With approvals issued for more mobile operating system implementation guides, DOD is pushing ahead for a wider selection and faster procurement of wireless devices.

When it comes to technology, government is a unique animal

Government Computer News - Fri, 2013-05-17 11:47
The products and features drawing big crowds on the FOSE show floor would be ignored most anywhere else.

NASA's Kepler telescope in trouble

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Fri, 2013-05-17 11:19
Although the Kepler space telescope already past its expected lifespan, NASA is trying to keep it alive and on its planet-finding mission.

Rep. Van Hollen, DHS' Borras appeal to midsize contractors

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Fri, 2013-05-17 10:39
As sequester squeeze continues, officials say vendors must look at how each agency marketplace operates.

Army intell system rising from controversy into the cloud

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Fri, 2013-05-17 10:03
Officials demo DCGS-A in attempt to satisfy congressional critics and showcase the system's potential.

Net App Connect provides a secure platform for BYOD

Government Computer News - Fri, 2013-05-17 09:46
Connect lets users view, work with and share information while it stays safely behind the network firewall.

E-Verify expansion nixed

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Fri, 2013-05-17 07:49
A proposal to expand the system employers use to ensure employees are eligible to work in the United States failed in committee.

County goes from ECM to ETM, and one letter makes a huge difference

Government Computer News - Fri, 2013-05-17 07:31
Eaton County, Mich., installs Laserfiche 9 to move to the next phase of document workflows: enterprise transactional management.

Moniz confirmed as Energy Secretary

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Fri, 2013-05-17 06:52
By a vote of 97-0, the Senate approved the appointment of the MIT physicist to lead DOE.

Stealth releases fanless, silent mini PC

Government Computer News - Fri, 2013-05-17 06:35
The company's latest Little PC, with a solid state hard drive and Intel mobile processor, uses an extruded aluminum chassis to dissipate heat.

In current threat landscape, cyber teams need to go looking for trouble

Government Computer News - Fri, 2013-05-17 06:26
Cybersecurity must become a full partner with IT and get more aggressive in searching out threats in order to effectively fulfill its mission of supporting agency missions.

Issa reboots DATA Act

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Thu, 2013-05-16 13:22
A bill to impose open data standards on federal government spending is getting another look in Congress, starting this week.

Can less money lead to more creativity?

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Thu, 2013-05-16 12:47
Some agencies are finding that tightening budgets are leading to smarter IT choices and inspirations.

Werfel takes reins at IRS

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Thu, 2013-05-16 12:11
OMB Controller will take acting role at tax agency as scandal unfolds.

Chertoff: Real-time tracking key to better network defense

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Thu, 2013-05-16 11:28
Firewall-centric approaches are a 'Maginot line,' former DHS secretary warns -- tough perhaps, but useless once breached.

GAO urges agencies to learn from private-sector purchasing

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Thu, 2013-05-16 09:39
Big businesses know how to save money when negotiating contracts. A new report suggests that the government could emulate some commercial practices to good effect.

The Air Force goes to the front lines for cost-savings ideas

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Thu, 2013-05-16 09:23
Steve Kelman explains why he likes the "Every Dollar Counts" campaign.

Huddle's game plan for government

Government Computer News - Thu, 2013-05-16 08:06
U.K.-based Huddle's secure cloud collaboration platform, already in use a several U.S. agencies, is billed as an alternative to Microsoft's SharePoint.

Fighting malware with hardware can produce better security

Government Computer News - Thu, 2013-05-16 06:53
Rather than trying to keep up with and get ahead of malicious software, hardware security can help ensure that devices are safe and remain uninfected, says Imation's Larry Hamid.

Where to find -- and how to woo -- your next hires

Federal Computer Week (FCW) - Thu, 2013-05-16 06:46
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton tells agencies how to compete with the private sector for highly skilled employees.
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