DOD moves toward mobile device buys
As the department works out details on how to manage them, it is taking tentative steps toward acquiring handhelds.
Army to march with Androids, and other feds could follow
The Army's mobile device efforts are gaining momentum, and the effort could potentially reach across the entire federal government.
Navy's new disaster response van runs on solar, wind power
The Navy's salvage command has rolled out a command van that uses solar, wind and battery power to supplement its generator.
DISA OKs secure Android mobile system for DOD
The Defense Information Systems Agency approved a mobile management system that allows DOD users of Dell smart phones to securely access critical DOD data and applications.
DOD still wrestling with scalability, security for wireless networks
DOD experts discuss the challenges involved in issuing mobile devices to military and civilian personnel.
Army's thin-client system to keep field commanders in the loop
Command Web allows commanders to access and share information on the Army's data-rich, high-bandwidth command and control networks.
Army tests thin-client system for common operational view
The Army is evaluating a Web-based system that gives commanders access to previously unavailable data residing on thick-client applications.
At Los Alamos Lab, mobile security gets picky
The Los Alamos National Lab takes a 'pick-and-choose' approach to securing mobile networks for its large, diverse user base.
Motorola unveils hardware-based security for mobile devices
Motorola is deploying a hardware-based security system for mobile devices that is intended to meet the needs of the secure government market.
Navy's undersea robots get smarter
The U.S. Navy is developing new software programs to make its ocean-going robots more independent.
FBI goes international to fight cyber criminals on their home turf
The FBI is forming partnerships with law enforcement agencies around the world to combat international cyber crime groups.
Mobile conflict: What users want vs. what agency needs
Agencies going mobile must balance users' expectations with security and operational imperatives, industry experts say.
Mobile network could tie USDA's far-flung agencies together
"USDA Anywhere" is intended to be a single departmentwide mobile network flexible enough to let its 29 disparate agencies modify it to suit their needs.
Agencies' mobile question: How to get there from here?
The federal government wants to adopt mobile devices more widely, but its agencies and departments must consider a variety of issues before taking the plunge.
Winning the DARPA Challenge: Crowdsourcing, algorithms and detective work
Results of DARPA's Shredder Challenge could one day help soldiers piece together destroyed enemy documents.
Tools could put iPhones, Androids on government networks
Two-factor authentication and an environment for developing secure mobile apps could open the door for iPhones, iPads and Android devices, Good Technology and ActivIdentity say.
BlackBerry's new enterprise system supports iPhones, Androids
The new BlackBerry Mobile Fusion enterprise mobility application allows organizations to manage multiple devices per user, including Android and Apple platforms.
Real doctors, onscreen: VA program makes online house calls on vets
The pilot program in the Midwest uses two-way video and secure text applications to treat patients in rural areas and those with mobility issues.
Fast science: DOE turns on its 100-gigabit data network
The department inaugurates its new science network connecting its national laboratories and international affiliate labs to allow real-time analysis and experimentation.
Navy devising battle plan for satellite attacks
The U.S. Navy is considering how it will handle future operations where it might have little or no satellite communications or navigation, something that may be standard as cyber warfare continues to escalate.
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