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- Data Center Optimization: Federal agencies must increase server utilization and energy efficiency as they squeeze more computer processing into fewer data centers. We explore how the Army, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs and others are doing that.
- Future Cities: The world's urban centers are growing, creating a civic management challenge of unprecedented scope and complexity. Our exclusive survey reveals the opportunities and challenges for city planners and municipal IT pros.
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DARPA 'Pack Mule' Robot Takes Load Off Soldiers
December 19, 2012
Latest Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency robot, capable of carrying 400 pounds, travels through wooded area with Marine unit and responds to verbal commands in first trial.
In-Q-Tel Invests In Secure Smartphone Technology
December 13, 2012
Tyfone specializes in hardware, software for improved security in mobile and cloud environments.
White House's Newest Social Tool: Pinterest
December 11, 2012
Pinners can get invited to holiday party at the White House.
$45 Million Open Government Challenge Stresses Mobile Tech
December 07, 2012
Public-private partnership looks to develop Web and mobile technologies for better governance in Africa and Asia.
National Archives Picks Google Apps For Government
November 30, 2012
$7.2 million contract awarded to Unisys.
Federal IT Dashboard: Agencies Overstating Progress?
November 19, 2012
New GAO report concludes that some agencies use the transparency tool to paint a rosier picture of IT projects than reality warrants.
Fastest Supercomputer List Topped By Titan
November 14, 2012
U.S. national labs operate five of the top 20 supercomputers, according to the Energy Department.
Could Private IT Best Practices Save Feds $220 Billion?
November 14, 2012
Wiser use of technology can save the government money, cut healthcare costs and improve services, according to an American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council report.
White House: IT Reform Will Save Government $2.5B
October 26, 2012
PortfolioStat program, launched in April, has identified dozens of ways for agencies to consolidate systems, buy in bulk, eliminate duplication, says report.
State CIOs Face Balancing Act In 2013
October 24, 2012
Annual survey finds state CIOs making more progress with cloud computing but struggling with big data projects.
VA Computers Remain Unencrypted, Years After Breach
October 19, 2012
Report faults IT managers for 6-year delay in adopting security measures.
Election 2012: How Voters Play Smartphone Politics
October 16, 2012
Smartphone-toting voters use devices to comment on news, but mobile apps from parties and candidates have yet to take off, Pew Research finds.
NASA Issues Big Data Challenge
October 05, 2012
Space agency partners with the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation to find creative ways to handle huge government data sets.
Intelligence Venture Firm Backs Cloud Database Startup
October 02, 2012
In-Q-Tel invests in Cloudant, which offers database-as-a-service for mobile and Web applications.
CIA Releases Official World Maps Collection Online
September 27, 2012
Recommended for teachers, students, journalists, and traveling public, CIA maps include political hotspots and related government officials.
NIST Funds Trusted Identity Pilot Programs
September 21, 2012
National Institute of Standards and Technology programs are intended to create a trustworthy online environment for consumers and businesses, and for institutional transactions.
GAO Urges Action On Mobile Device Security
September 20, 2012
Watchdog agency advises private sector and federal agencies to step up efforts to educate consumers against malware, other threats.
Intelligence Agency Invests In Big Data Management
September 19, 2012
Venture investment firm for U.S. intelligence agencies looks to 10gen, maker of the MongoDB open source database, to help analyze structured and unstructured multi-source data.
In-Q-Tel Invests In Cloud-Based Content Management
September 17, 2012
CIA's investment firm enters agreement with Huddle to adapt European cloud collaboration platform for U.S. government use.
DARPA Demonstrates Robot 'Pack Mules'
September 11, 2012
Four-legged robots will carry soldiers' gear in rough terrain.
DARPA Cheetah Robot Sets World Speed Record
September 07, 2012
DARPA bot sets new world record that's faster than Usain Bolt's human record.
FCC To Measure Wireless Data Speeds
September 06, 2012
Agency aims to rate mobile broadband service performance across the U.S.
White House Releases Mobile App Source Code
September 05, 2012
WhiteHouse.gov optimizes mobile apps for iPads, Android tablets, releases source code for DIY apps.
State Agencies Need A Big Data Strategy
August 30, 2012
State CIO association urges states to make better use of big data, warns of challenges in implementing programs.
Severe Weather Warnings: Twitter, Text, Or TV?
August 29, 2012
NOAA awards $879,000 in grants to study how social media might improve warnings for severe weather events like Hurricane Isaac.