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NASA's Next 5 Missions, Explored
From a spacecraft that captures asteroids to a telescope that reveals details of the universe, NASA's upcoming missions will break ground in space science and technology.
Wi-Fi That Sees Through Walls
MIT researchers have found a way to track motion, even through walls, using Wi-Fi signals.
Microsoft Moves To Weekly Software Updates
Microsoft aims to match competitors with weekly updates to Office, Outlook and other Windows 8 apps beginning later this year.
How To Hack Facebook In 60 Seconds
Facebook rewards U.K. researcher with $20,000 for discovering a mobile device confirmation bug that could be used to take control of any Facebook account.
HP To Build Navy's $3.45 Billion Next Gen Network
HP wins long-awaited deal to replace Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
Older Android Devices At Risk As Carriers Delay Upgrades
Latest version of Android OS rebuffs most malware, says study, but carriers continue to drag their feet on providing upgrades and patches.
Social Media Improves Chronic Disease Care
Online health communities that include providers as well as patients can improve patient engagement and offer other benefits to both groups, says study.
Why U.S. Must Invest In Internet-Connected Infrastructure
A hybrid infrastructure that combines physical foundations such as roads, buildings and the power grid with the Internet and sensor networks will pay off for the U.S.
Software Flaw Threatens LG Android Smartphones
Android devices at risk over vulnerability in backup software that can be exploited to provide root access to LG smartphones.
Tech Companies Embrace Marriage Equality
For Google, Apple, Microsoft and a growing number of companies, supporting social issues like gay marriage strengthens employee relations, recruiting and overall business success.
10 Job Search Tools For Recent Grads
These mobile apps and sites give an edge to anyone entering the workforce or seeking a new job.
Can Data-Powered Comparative Effectiveness Research Save Healthcare?
Mounting evidence suggests CER will deliver new, cost-effective treatment options. But at least one controversial problem needs to be resolved first.
U.S. Supercomputer To Model Renewable Energy Impact
New supercomputing facility will focus on how to integrate renewable energy sources into nation's energy grid.
Adware Sneaks Onto Android Smartphones
More than 1 million Android smartphone users unknowingly downloaded adware in the last year, says Lookout study.
Former White House CIO Champions Disruptive Educational Tech
After spending his White House years in turnaround mode, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt CIO Brook Colangelo seeks to get ahead in educational media.
U.K. Outsourcing Market Gets More Competitive
New research suggests service provider market is tightening, advises outsourcing customers to consider renegotiating current contracts.
HHS Launches Health Insurance Exchange Campaign
Revamped website, call center and other educational efforts aim to help enroll 7 million people in state HIEs within six months.
Oracle And Salesforce.com Link Clouds
Salesforce.com commits to Oracle Database, middleware and Exadata; Oracle integrates cloud HCM and financial apps with Salesforce.com in a nine-year deal.
NY Times Calls Out Edmodo On Security
Concerned dad, a Cisco engineer, established fake account to prove that social collaboration site for teachers was not using encryption.
iPads In The Classroom: Worth Doing Right
Tablets in K-12 and higher education should not be technology for technology's sake.
Google Mine Wants To Track Your Stuff
Google reportedly is testing Google Mine, a Google+ offshoot that lets you share info about your real-world objects. Sounds more like a gold mine for Google.
Feds Target Patent Trolls, Product Counterfeiters
FTC unveils updated strategic plan to pursue patent chasers.
White House Eyes Spectrum Sharing With Private Sector
Federal agencies may have to share wireless spectrum with private sector once standards are set.
6 Ways To Make Promoted Tweets Pay Off
Twitter tells small and midsize businesses (SMBs) #LetsDoBusiness. Is it worth paying to play on the popular social site?
McGraw-Hill Education Buys ALEKS Adaptive Learning Software
ALEKS math software employs AI techniques for use in college placement assessments as well as K-12 education.
FAA Reconsiders Gadget Rules On Airplanes
FAA prepares to relax the rules about electronic device use on planes. But don't expect to be able to make phone calls.
VA Gets New Support To Tackle Paperless Claims
Agency gets Senate approval for more funds to reduce huge claims backlog, launches Web app so veterans can file online.
Who Will Blink First On Government ICD-10 Deadline?
Physician groups are far behind the curve and hospitals aren't doing much better, but the feds insist they won't delay the deadline again.
Healtheway Gains Industry Leaders As Founding Members
Public-private entity that manages the eHealth Exchange gains momentum, eyes expansion into other areas of health information exchange.
British ISPs Join Battle Against Child Porn
Tech companies pledge 1 million pounds, sign zero-tolerance pledge and promise to help fight child abuse.
IT Can't Fix Complex Healthcare Problems
It took the U.S. healthcare system decades to dig the hole it's in. We'll need more than technological innovations to dig out.
Android App Offers Caller ID, Call Blocking
PrivacyStar bills itself as first app with ability to block calls and texts, add Caller ID and report abusive callers directly to FTC.
BT CEO Poached For Parliament Role
Ian Livingston will join the House of Lords and help grow the country's international investment and trade.
Why Schools Could Save Windows RT
Microsoft released the Surface RT to much fanfare last fall, but so far, customers have stayed away. Could heavy discounts for schools be the key Windows RT's path to redemption?
Microsoft Dynamics Apps Hit Azure Cloud
Microsoft makes good on promised cloud hosting of Dynamics GP and Dynamics NAV ERP apps. Dynamics AX will be the real, multi-tenant test.
O2, U.K. Employee Union Reach Outsourcing Deal
Communication Workers Union says threat of mass walkouts forced O2 and outsourcer Capita to sign a better deal for call center staff.
How Office 365 Pays Off For Two SMBs
Microsoft Office faces more competitors than ever, but Office 365 gives it a leg up with small and midsize businesses seeking to cut costs and improve collaboration.
Google Defends Efforts Against Rogue Pharmacies
Under fire from law enforcement officials, Google insists it has been making progress in its effort to deny advertising to rogue pharmacies.
Amplify Brings Gamification To Middle-School Students
Collection of educational games aims to motivate students to expand learning beyond the school day.
Privacy Concerns: Big Data's Biggest Barrier?
Businesses must be up front with consumers about what data they're using and why. Opting out should be easier, too.
Oracle Wins Case Against Third-Party Support Provider
Judge finds in Oracle's favor against ServiceKey and its CEO, Angela Vines, in case involving Solaris operating system support.
MySQL Cluster Adds NoSQL Option
MySQL Cluster 7.3 brings a JavaScript connector, foreign-key support and a wizard-driven auto installer to a highly scalable database.
Microsoft, Virgin Media Back U.K. 'Digital Maker' Initiative
Microsoft links its Kudo game developers' site to U.K. IT educational initiative Make Things Do Stuff; meanwhile Virgin Media, others help create weekly online sessions to challenge young developers.
Google Balloon Project: Crazy Like a Loon
Google's latest experiment, Project Loon, uses high-altitude balloons to bring Internet access to undeveloped areas.
Britain Launches National 'Information Economy' Strategy
Working with industry and academia, the plan sets out objectives designed to nurture small enterprises and prepare students for IT careers.
Should All High School Students Learn Programming?
Google, Microsoft, Oracle and other tech giants propose that computer science become a required proficiency in Massachusetts public schools to help address the technology labor shortage. Critics call this a kludgy solution.
Big Data Pioneers Get Big For Their Britches
DataStax and Cloudera say NoSQL databases and Hadoop are the future, but don't count out Oracle and company just yet.
Microsoft Launching 600 Windows Stores Inside Best Buy
Hoping to create "a great customer experience" for Windows 8 devices, Microsoft will take over the PC departments in hundreds of Best Buy stores.
DARPA Develops Tiny Helpers To Spot Bioterror Attacks
New class of powerful, small vacuum pumps could be used in national security applications for electronics and sensors that require a vacuum.
Smartphone Makers Asked To Fight 'Apple-Picking'
Mobile device theft is being called an epidemic. Apple tweaks iOS 7; device makers and law enforcement also team on anti-theft technology.
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2021 State of ITOps and SecOps Report
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