CIA wants big data, petascale computing to speed info analysis
The agency is looking at new information processing and networking technologies to dramatically reduce the time it takes to analyze data.
DARPA wants high-bandwidth communications without infrastructure
The Defense Department's research arm is developing new methods to provide cell tower-grade communications to warfighters, even in remote and rugged areas.
A self-healing network and other new technology for government
Federal officials and industry representatives got together at AFCEA's Emerging Technology Symposium to go over the latest tools.
Army's mobile comm system gains field experience before NIE
The Army's WIN-T program is using recent exercises in New Mexico to ready itself for a major evaluation this spring.
Air Force aims to unify robot aircraft controls
The Air Force is doing more with less by developing control and sensor systems that work across many platforms and reduce the number of unmanned aircraft systems and controllers needed for operations.
Google closes in on Motorola Mobility acquisition
Both companies have been playing a part in the military's move toward smart phones.
Police test secure, interoperable app for smart phones
A software-based communications system allows first responders tcommunicate securely with each other and federal, state and local crews.
Rapid app response: Marines to embed development teams with deployed units
The Marine Corps is fleshing out a service-oriented architecture approach to help provide its deployed forces with rapidly developed command-and-control applications.
Georgia Tech team builds snakebots that slither -- and rescue
Scientists at Georgia Tech are looking closely at how snakes move in order to make robots capable of slithering into nooks and crannies.
DARPA developing contact lenses with 'Terminator'-like abilities
The Defense Department wants to give warfighters science-fiction grade contact lenses that would allow them to magnify distant objects and overlay their vision with battlefield data.
Army working to streamline networking efforts
The Army's new acquisition and evaluation process is beginning to show results as the service identifies shortcomings and rolls out new systems to troops.
DOD's move to Android started with DARPA apps program
Among the next challenges: ensuring connectivity and security in the field.
DISA office to manage mobile devices, online app store
The Defense Information Systems Agency opens program office to offer mobile device management services as well as an online store for apps.
DISA knocks down defense network boundaries, makes them anew
DISA is changing the way it provides network and communications services to warfighters by focusing on forces operating in the most disadvantaged areas of the Defense Department's communications network.
Army takes aim at C2 battlefield tech
The Army is developing and improving command and control technologies to help make its warfighters more effective in the field.
DOD must trim, restructure network infrastructure
DOD's Deputy CIO Robert Carey says military networks, including 900 data centers, need to be cut and allowed to share data to achieve true efficiency levels and interoperability.
DARPA seeks ways to rebuild space junk
DOD is developing new ways to get high-resolution images of spacecraft as part of a plan to build new satellites in orbit from parts salvaged from deactivated crafts.
TSA adopts Coast Guard's emergency alert system
AWS allows the organization to send notifications and alerts to all of its personnel and facilities via voice, text and e-mail.
Users: We want a federal app store
A mobile app store and common mobile acquisition practices were among suggestions received from a call for comments by federal CIO Steven VanRoekel.
Motorola's encrypted smart phone meets FIPS, NSA standards
The AME 1000 Secure Mobile Telephony System combines a hardware-based encryption and certification module with a software-based secure voice system.
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