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Twitter takes wing in government

NASA and other agencies find their is a place for Twitter in the relations with the public.

The code for better security

Encryption isn't the only answer to protecting data, but it is a strong tool for access control and securing information if the right tool is selected.

GCN Interview with Steve Ressler

GovLoop's founder talks about the tools he used to build the increasingly popular social networking site for government employees.

Air Force base prepares IPv6 trials

Eglin AFB's internal testing is the first step toward use in a production environment.

Last of the red-hot dual cores

Quad technology waits in the wings, but dual-core systems still have a lot to offer. The GCN Lab tested six dual-core desktop PCs whose power and price can make them attractive to government offices.

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Microsoft to test cloud-based data sharing
'Project Huron' aims to address security and scalability issues associated with accessing data over the Internet. May 05, 2009
D.C. launches round two of apps contest May 05, 2009
DHS studies music's effects on first responders May 04, 2009
Arkansas tracks stimulus funding with dashboard technology May 04, 2009
Agencies tap online channels to spread the word on swine flu outbreak May 04, 2009
Thin clients are in season at Park Service May 04, 2009
U.S. at risk of losing its status as leader in computer-simulation technology May 04, 2009
Soy, the other black ink May 04, 2009

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Kanguru e-Flash drive

The Kanguru e-Flash looks ordinary, but use it to transfer a gigabyte or two of data and you’ll realize that it has super powers. More

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Xerox Phaser 6128MFP

Xerox's Phaser 6128 Multi-Function Printer offers gorgeous color at a nice price, but impatient users should be wary. More

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Unified messaging systems can make efficient use of your communications

Agencies can save time and money by combining e-mail, voice mail, faxes and videos onto a single platform. May 04, 2009 More
Online dashboard would track recovery act spending Apr 30, 2009
Energy efficiency: paper vs. electrons Apr 30, 2009

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Slimmer XML is faster XML

Trimming the size of your XML documents saves not only in storage costs but in processing as well. Read More
Tweeting 101
Who tweets in government?

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Keith Nelson | In a world of online surveys, Paperwork Reduction Act is an absurdity

How do government Web managers stand a chance of creatively using modern technology tools if they can’t solicit feedback in timely and regular intervals? May 04, 2009 Read More

CyberEye | Bill Jackson

William Jackson | Will IT security founder on the reef of human behavior?

A common theme at the recent RSA security conference was that people, not technology, are the missing element in improving the quality of our IT security. Apr 27, 2009 Read More

Editor's Desk | Wyatt Kash

Wyatt Kash | DISA opens its software forge

DISA's Forge.mil seeks to harness communities of developers to build and test software faster and accelerate the certification process. Apr 30, 2009 Read More

Government SOA | Dave Linthicum

David Linthicum | SOA cloud computing relationship leaves some folks in a fog

SOA can't be replaced by cloud computing. In fact, most cloud computing solutions are going to be defined through SOA. They don’t compete -- they are complementary notions. Mar 09, 2009 Read More

Internaut | Shawn P. McCarthy

Shawn McCarthy | Civilian agencies could use a DISA of their own

A civilian group patterned after DISA could help provide a single interface to procurement, hosting and systems engineering services while helping with enterprise standardization and improved pricing. Apr 15, 2009 Read More

Progressive Disclosure | Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher | Change in the time of process

The seductive promise of uniformity and perfection transmitted through process control has reached the point where it is making us weaker. Feb 11, 2009 Read More

Reality Check | Mike Daconta

Michael Daconta | A heretical view of knowledge management

The crux of knowledge management is first defining the knowledge you want and how you want to curate it, then capturing content. Apr 29, 2009 Read More

Thin clients are in season at Park Service

DHS urges agency coordination for swine flu data

Agencies tap online channels to spread the word on swine flu outbreak

DHS studies music's effects on first responders

Unified messaging systems can make efficient use of your communications

Thin clients are in season at Park Service

DHS studies music's effects on first responders

DHS urges agency coordination for swine flu data

Agencies tap online channels to spread the word on swine flu outbreak

Arkansas tracks stimulus funding with dashboard technology

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