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Author Photo WhiteHouse.gov Drupal Detractors Get Buggy
Oct 30, 2009
Posted by Michael Hickins

The news that WhiteHouse.gov relaunched this week running open source Drupal software raised eyebrows and hackles among knee-jerk anti-Obama types and a small cadre of ignorant bloggers.

Author Photo New iPhone App Gives 24x7 Swine Flu Coverage
Oct 28, 2009
Posted by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Swine flu is permeating everywhere these days--not just the virus, but news about it. But if you're still not getting your fill of H1N1, Harvard Medical School has released a new iPhone app that provides real-time updates while you're on the move.

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A Guide to Email Regulatory Compliance
Laws have been passed to more adequately secure private and sensitive information, many of them specifically requiring better email security. Secure your information exchange by acting on the essentia...

Will Facebook Get You Hired or Fired?
As of February 2009, Facebook is over 200 million members strong, and 30% of companies are using social networking sites to learn about applicants as they interview for jobs. Protect yourself by revie...

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eReferral System Boosts Medical Center Bookings

November 5, 2009
A portal-based referral system from Carefx and a clinical information exchange from GE Healthcare increase appointments and reduce patient no-shows.

Intel Hit With Antitrust Suit In NY

November 4, 2009
The New York attorney general claims the chipmaker used bribery and coercion to prevent computer makers from using rival products.

Microsoft Drops Prices Of Cloud Apps

November 3, 2009
Exchange Online's monthly price drops from $10 to $5, and storage increases to 25 Gbytes, matching Google Gmail.

IBM Targets Smart Cities, Government Services

October 30, 2009
A new government framework is aimed at tax and revenue management, safety, social services, transportation, and urban infrastructures.

NSA To Build $1.5 Billion Cybersecurity Data Center

October 29, 2009
The massive complex, comprising up to 1.5 million square feet of building space, will provide intelligence and warnings related to cybersecurity threats across government.

$100 Million Healthcare Cost Database Announced

October 28, 2009
Built with settlement money from health insurance companies, it will help drive down medical costs, says New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

MedPlus Tapped For Health Information Exchange

October 27, 2009
New Mexico will work with technology partner MedPlus to build an electronic infrastructure connecting the state's healthcare providers.

President Obama Details Smart Grid Funding

October 27, 2009
The government plans to spend $3.4 billion in federal stimulus funds to upgrade the nation's power grid. R&D efforts are already underway at some leading tech vendors.

Indiana Cancels $1.3 Billion IBM Contract

October 19, 2009
The state cut IBM loose, saying the company failed to deliver on a multi-year welfare modernization effort.

Lost USB Device Forces Virginia Into Damage Control, Again

October 15, 2009
A flash drive with more than 100,000 personal records has been misplaced by a researcher, while a new report finds widespread problems with the state's IT outsourcing deal.

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