Profile of Patience Wait

Blog Posts: 155
Washington-based Patience Wait contributes articles about government IT to InformationWeek.

White House Recruits Tech Entrepreneurs

3/10/2014
Presidential Innovation Fellows are slated to work on high-impact tech projects throughout the government.
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In-Q-Tel Invests In Data-Prep Platform Paxata

3/7/2014
Cloud-based platform offers analysis tools, data sharing, and full governance, providing significant productivity gains for data analysts.
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Solar-Powered Wearable Tech Lightens Marines' Loads

2/27/2014
US Marines use backpack-mounted solar panels developed by the Office of Naval Research to fuel battery-powered gear in the battlefield.
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Is Your Waterway Polluted? EPA App For That

2/12/2014
EPA's plain-language app on waterways pollution cited as example of innovative information tools from government.
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Accenture Jumps Into HealthCare.gov Hot Seat

1/14/2014
CGI Federal's mishandling of federal health exchange website paved the way for Accenture Federal Services.
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Struggling BlackBerry Focuses On Government Market

1/8/2014
New Washington area security innovation center, announced at CES, is part of renewed focus on government customers, says CEO.
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GSA CIO Coleman Joins AT&T Government Solutions

1/8/2014
Deputy CIO Sonny Hashmi named acting CIO of General Services Administration.
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FAA Approves Drone Operations Tests In US Skies

1/2/2014
Moves toward 2015 goal of allowing commercial and private unmanned aircraft into civil airspace.
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Supercomputers: New Software Needed

12/31/2013
Next hurdle for high-performance computing is figuring out how to handle unstructured data.
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Feds Use Cloud To Clean Up Nuclear Site

12/20/2013
The Department of Energy's Hanford site conquers a wide area with a flexible cloud environment and thin clients to improve performance and lower costs.
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Increase Cyber-Security Workforce, Government Urged

12/19/2013
Cyber-security organization offers seven recommendations to the White House and defense agencies on improving worker qualifications and strengthening security built into IT.
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Health Insurance Exchanges Struggle To Charm Customers

12/16/2013
Up to 80% of consumers abandon their transactions on the checkout page, even on well-designed retail sites. How can healthcare exchanges learn from their mistakes?
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Obama Administration's Open Government Projects, Round 2

12/9/2013
Programs aim to use technology to better inform and engage citizens in a wide range of topics, from scientific research to budgeting.
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DARPA Cyber Defense Challenge: $2 Million Prize

12/9/2013
Defense research agency's Cyber Grand Challenge aims to close the gap between vulnerability discovery and remediation.
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Microsoft Launches Cybercrime Center

12/4/2013
Microsoft expands global role supporting law enforcement, government, and businesses fighting cybercrime.
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HealthCare.gov Hitting Performance Targets, Says Zients

12/2/2013
User-facing components performing well, says project overseer Jeffrey Zients. But questions remain whether the back end will work for insurers.
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Argonne Lab Taking Next Steps To Exascale Computing

11/26/2013
Government sponsored research focuses on barriers to massive parallel processing.
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HealthCare.gov Repairs: Traffic Goal In Sight

11/22/2013
Consumers will be able to enroll normally by end of November, when HealthCare.gov is expected to handle a full traffic load, says an Obama administration troubleshooter.
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Mass Analysis Of Satellite Images Aid Philippine Disaster Relief

11/19/2013
DigitalGlobe serves up satellite imagery to crowd community to analyze Typhoon Haiyan’s destruction.
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White House Unveils Big Data Projects, Round 2

11/18/2013
The White House announces dozens of new government-business-nonprofit collaborations to use big data for medical research, economics, and more.
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White House Unveils Big Data Projects, Round Two

11/12/2013
White House announces dozens of new government-business-nonprofit collaborations to use big data for medical research, economics and more.
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Senate Bill Proposes Random Audits Of Security Clearances

11/1/2013
Legislation would scour public and commercial databases for signs of trouble among federal workers holding security clearances.
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Federal Cybersecurity Champions Honored

10/30/2013
National Institute of Standards and Technology senior scientist Ron Ross honored for creating risk management framework.
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Will HealthCare.gov Mess Spur Procurement Reform?

10/29/2013
Review and overhaul of government IT purchasing procedures needed, trade association expert says.
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Datalink Lets Feds Test Drive Cloud

10/28/2013
New service offers federal agencies a way to evaluate different cloud systems that align with their own configurations before they commit to a provider.
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HealthCare.Gov Woes: Lack Of Testing

10/25/2013
Tech contractors are confident they can fix the problems over time, but pass the buck to CMS.
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HealthCare.gov: Latest Victim Of Federal Acquisition Problems?

10/23/2013
Healthcare.gov's problems aren't unique to federal IT projects, but they are uniquely visible to the American public.
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Mobile Geospatial Tool To Aid Military, First Responders

10/18/2013
TouchShare's collaborative geospatial software provides real-time situation awareness tools on mobile devices.
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Cyberthreats Grow More Ominous: Former NSA Chief

10/11/2013
Microsoft's Craig Mundie, former NSA and CIA chief Gen. Michael Hayden and other experts say cybersecurity attacks are getting more dangerous.
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Government Shutdown: What Are IT Systems Risks?

9/30/2013
If the looming government shutdown comes to pass, Federal IT faces security, budget, and workflow risks.
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In-Q-Tel Invests In 2 Cloud Technologies

9/26/2013
U.S. intelligence community investment group partners with cloud firms Socrata and AppThwack to make government information more accessible.
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Energy Dept. Invests $30 Million In Utility Security

9/23/2013
Contracts will support new tools to protect electrical, gas and oil infrastructures from cyber attacks.
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NOAA Asked To OK Sharper Satellite Images

9/19/2013
DigitalGlobe, an imaging company, petitions National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to change restrictions on sale of sharper satellite images.
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White House Asks FCC To Unlock Cell Phones

9/18/2013
National Telecommunications and Information Administration asks FCC to issue new regulations allowing consumers to use their devices with any carrier.
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DARPA Explores Undersea Platforms To Support Navy

9/5/2013
Hydra program would build unmanned platforms in the ocean to quickly deliver supplies for military, disaster recovery deployments.
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Akamai Cloud Gains FedRAMP Approval

9/3/2013
Provisional authority to operate gives more federal agencies access to secure cloud-based services.
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DARPA Creates Cloud Using Smartphones

8/28/2013
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency tests software that turns mobile devices into cloud-like communication networks on the battlefield.
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Army, Marines Can Improve Training Simulation

8/26/2013
GAO says two services lack an overall strategy for simulator training.
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Navy Demos Mobile Information App

8/23/2013
Multi-platform app gives sailors, families and the public access to wide range of Navy information.
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Military Seeks Radio Override

8/22/2013
Special Operations Command looks for systems to take over AM, FM signals and broadcast messages.
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Homeland Security Picks Cloud For Training

8/12/2013
Department of Homeland Security will use one cloud-based enterprise talent management system for all eight of its agencies to efficiently identify training needs.
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RoboSub Competition Winners: Full Speed Ahead

8/7/2013
Office of Naval Research program encourages STEM students to build underwater autonomous vehicles.
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Navy App Streamlines Transport Logistics

8/6/2013
Cloud software tool helps the military agency move people and equipment around the world more efficiently.
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Education Dept. Praised For Data Collection Model

7/31/2013
Department of Education's approach to inventorying data is setting a standard for other agencies, according to federal watchdogs.
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FBI To Overhaul Printer Network

7/23/2013
Bureau picks Lexmark for $30 million contract as part of broader effort projected to save government billions in projected printing costs.
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In-Q-Tel Backs Open Source Mapping Company

7/23/2013
In-Q-Tel, the investment arm of the U.S. intelligence community, invests in OpenGeo, which allows customization of geospatial maps.
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DARPA Robot Challenge: Disaster Recovery

7/22/2013
Robots can go where humans can't in a disaster. See what the innovative machines in DARPA's next robotics challenge can do.
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In-Q-Tel, HyTrust Fight Insider Threats

7/15/2013
CIA's investment arm cuts deal with HyTrust, maker of virtual appliance that monitors virtualized and cloud-based environments to spot insider abuses.
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Hurricane Data Mashup Helps Power Grid Weather Storms

7/11/2013
Energy Information Administration launches new real-time map of energy infrastructure overlaid with severe weather.
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DARPA Challenge: Build Virtual Robots

6/27/2013
Seven teams advance in robotics challenge, helping DARPA explore how virtual robots could improve disaster response.
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U.S. Supercomputer To Model Renewable Energy Impact

6/26/2013
New supercomputing facility will focus on how to integrate renewable energy sources into nation's energy grid.
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Feds Target Patent Trolls, Product Counterfeiters

6/21/2013
FTC unveils updated strategic plan to pursue patent chasers.
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White House Eyes Spectrum Sharing With Private Sector

6/21/2013
Federal agencies may have to share wireless spectrum with private sector once standards are set.
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In-Q-Tel Bets On 3 Hot Technologies

6/18/2013
Intelligence community's investment arm taps artificial intelligence company to turn data into narratives, also invests in flash storage and solar energy products.
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China Boasts World's Fastest Supercomputer

6/17/2013
While it doesn't hold the No. 1 spot, the U.S. still dominates the latest Top500 list of the world's fastest supercomputers.
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IBM Makes Case For 'Fast Government'

5/23/2013
New report says federal agencies can improve performance by implementing gaming, mobile and other technologies that speed up operations.
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Google, NASA Team On Quantum Computing

5/17/2013
NASA, Google and university researchers get access to new quantum computer, as NASA tackles complex problems ranging from air traffic to robotics.
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Federal Data Center Consolidation Found Lacking

5/16/2013
GAO recommends stepped up oversight and an extended deadline to meet OMB's objectives.
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In-Q-Tel Invests In Weather Data Analysis

5/7/2013
Venture investment firm strikes deal to give U.S. intelligence agencies access to extensive database of weather data.
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Pentagon Seeks Robotic Hand With Soft Touch

5/1/2013
DARPA invests in technology to develop more human-like robotic hands; iRobot demonstration shows promise.
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Veterans Program Offers IT Certifications

5/1/2013
Military, business community team up to give service members ways to earn private sector IT certifications.
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DARPA: New Threats Demand New Technologies

4/26/2013
Agency shifts focus to layered capabilities and cyber as a tactical weapon, as budget constraints and new threats affect plans.
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White House Shares Earth Observation Plans

4/23/2013
Feds plan to leverage resources to better track environmental, planetary systems and resources.
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Pentagon Reverses Decision On Cyber Medal After Outcry

4/19/2013
Following a review, Defense Secretary Hagel discontinues medal that would have recognized drone operators and other cyber warriors.
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Federal CIOs Launch Shared Services Catalog

4/18/2013
New resources offer step-by-step road map for agencies looking to cut costs by sharing information technology and other services.
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NASA Funds Propulsion System For Asteroid Mission

4/17/2013
Space Technology group looking at solar sails, asteroid capture among initial assignments
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Federal IT Budget To Increase In 2014

4/11/2013
DOD tech budget is flat, but major civilian agencies will see more investment.
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Federal Cyber Workforce Is Getting Older

4/9/2013
Aging cybersecurity cadres need more training, influx of younger professionals, government report says.
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New York Lays Cable With Surgical Precision

4/3/2013
Narrow "micro" trenches disrupt streets less so it's easier to lay fiber-optic cables for broadband services.
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NASA Tightens Security In Response To Insider Threat

3/21/2013
NASA shuts down database and tightens restrictions on remote access following the arrest of a Chinese contractor on suspicion of intellectual property theft.
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IRS Leaves Taxpayer Data Insecure, GAO Finds

3/19/2013
Annual audit of the agency's financial and tax systems notes that some earlier problems remain and identifies new ones.
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NASA Curiosity Rover Finds Life-Enabling Basics On Mars

3/13/2013
Rock testing shows presence of crucial elements that could once have supported life.
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NASA Curiosity Mars Rover Survives Tough Week

3/8/2013
Mars rover overcomes computer problems, but solar weather delays mission.
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How Sequestration Impacts Federal IT Spending

3/5/2013
Automatic cuts hit cyber security, IT modernization, communications and many other programs.
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NASA To Send Cube Satellites Into Space

3/1/2013
Florida high school's nanosatellite project is among 24 that NASA has chosen for its CubeSat Launch Initiative. Softball-size satellites will conduct research in space.
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White House Points Sensors, Drones To Gauge Arctic Change

2/26/2013
White House outlines five-year plan to measure ice melt and study the impact of environmental change on the local population.
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FAA Drone Plan Hits Turbulence

2/20/2013
Technology and policy issues emerge as the FAA devises a five-year road map to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with commercial flights in U.S. airspace.
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Texas Lassos Office 365

2/15/2013
State reaches agreement to adopt Microsoft's cloud-based applications after forcing additional security and privacy steps.
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DOD's New Medal Recognizes Cyberwarfare Achievements

2/14/2013
Distinguished Warfare Medal will be given to drone operators, cyberdefense pros and others for extraordinary, off-battlefield achievements.
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CRM Lands In Jail: Meet Illinois Offender-360

2/14/2013
Illinois Department of Corrections moves criminal records from aging mainframe environment to Microsoft Dynamics CRM cloud-based system.
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New Supercomputer To Target Climate Research

1/29/2013
Department of Energy spending $17 million on a new supercomputer for climate and biological research.
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White House Plans National Hacking Day

1/25/2013
Feds invite technology-oriented citizens to use IT to improve their communities.
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Federal CIO Outlines Second-Term IT Priorities

1/24/2013
Amid continued cost cutting, the White House will seek to drive innovation, ROI and cybersecurity.
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DARPA Takes Aim At Space Junk

1/22/2013
Defense research agency seeks partners to help it repair and reuse retired satellites.
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Mars Curiosity Faces 'Most Challenging' Step

1/16/2013
Rover prepares to drill into rock for first time in search for clues about mineral and chemical makeup and evidence of organic material.
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DARPA Considers Deploying Technology On Ocean Floor

1/16/2013
New research program aims to develop deep sea containers for 'just-in-time' requirements.
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NASA To Use Drone For Climate Research

1/11/2013
Unmanned aerial vehicle will gather data on how changes in the troposphere affect climate.
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DARPA 'Pack Mule' Robot Takes Load Off Soldiers

12/19/2012
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.
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In-Q-Tel Invests In Secure Smartphone Technology

12/13/2012
Tyfone specializes in hardware, software for improved security in mobile and cloud environments.
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White House's Newest Social Tool: Pinterest

12/10/2012
Pinners can get invited to holiday party at the White House.
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$45 Million Open Government Challenge Stresses Mobile Tech

12/7/2012
Public-private partnership looks to develop Web and mobile technologies for better governance in Africa and Asia.
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National Archives Picks Google Apps For Government

11/30/2012
$7.2 million contract awarded to Unisys.
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Federal IT Dashboard: Agencies Overstating Progress?

11/16/2012
New GAO report concludes that some agencies use the transparency tool to paint a rosier picture of IT projects than reality warrants.
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Fastest Supercomputer List Topped By Titan

11/14/2012
U.S. national labs operate five of the top 20 supercomputers, according to the Energy Department.
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Could Private IT Best Practices Save Feds $220 Billion?

11/14/2012
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.
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White House: IT Reform Will Save Government $2.5B

10/25/2012
PortfolioStat program, launched in April, has identified dozens of ways for agencies to consolidate systems, buy in bulk, eliminate duplication, says report.
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State CIOs Face Balancing Act In 2013

10/23/2012
Annual survey finds state CIOs making more progress with cloud computing but struggling with big data projects.
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VA Computers Remain Unencrypted, Years After Breach

10/19/2012
Report faults IT managers for 6-year delay in adopting security measures.
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Election 2012: How Voters Play Smartphone Politics

10/16/2012
Smartphone-toting voters use devices to comment on news, but mobile apps from parties and candidates have yet to take off, Pew Research finds.
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NASA Issues Big Data Challenge

10/5/2012
Space agency partners with the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation to find creative ways to handle huge government data sets.
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