DARPA's new cyber tack: Think, act like a hacker
The Defense Department's research arm has unveiled new, fast-moving programs that focus on cyberspace, from warfare to authentication and verification.
Army seeks mobile management systems to run its wireless network
The Army has asked for input from commercial vendors about how to administer and manage its nascent mobile network.
DISA approves first Android device for DOD use
Agency approves the Streak 5 mini-tablet for use by Defense Department personnel, opening the way for other Android platforms in government.
Secure modems help city remotely manage 911 system
The Fairfax, Va.'s police department's 4G LTE modems allowed dispatchers to remotely run the city's 911 system without shutting it down during an upgrade.
Agencies want more than passwords for online users
Experts discuss new federal efforts to strengthen authentication and promote online security.
Secure hardware, smarter software can help thwart cyberattacks
Government and industry research is focusing on embedding security into microchips and developing self-diagnostic software, an ELC panel said.
DOD deputy CIO outlines challenges: Handling threats, new tech with shrinking budgets
Defense Department Deputy CIO Robert Carey discussed the steps the department is taking to protect its networks, add new tech and manage operations in a shrinking budget environment.
When an outbreak hits, Magellan speeds up genetic sequencing
When an E. coli outbreak caused a surge in requests for genetic sequencing, scientists at Argonne National Labs found the capacity in the Energy Department's cloud framework.
In Afghanistan, satellite capacity provides a lifeline
An Army satcom team worked feverishly to supply extra satellite capacity for logistics troops whose bandwidth had been squeezed by the 2010 troop surge in Afghanistan.
Establishing comms for Army brigade was a team effort
A tiger team made up of personnel from the Communications Automated Information System Interface network met the urgent communications needs of the 401st Army Field Support Brigade.
Secure Android kernel could make for 'classified' smart phones
A public/private research team develops a hardened kernel for Android 3.0, which could lead to widespread use of smart phones in military and emergency operations.
North Carolina gets its IT portfolio under control
Project management software lets the state's PMO dashboard its projects, score them against strategic goals and save money in the process.
NOAA app delivers aerial, satellite imagery to mobile devices
A new Web application allows first responders to access disaster images directly on their smart phones and tablets.
NARA launches search and archiving system
The at times troubled Electronic Record Archives project reaches across databases, data types and formats.
Broadband gap tied to income, study finds
A Connected Nation report says up to 17 million children don't have home broadband access.
OMB's 25-point plan changing the way agencies manage IT
Three federal agency IT leaders offer a snapshot of how they are implementing aspects of the government's 25-point IT plan.
Army readies major overhaul of logistics support
The new enterprise logistics system, one of DOD's largest ERP deployments, would allow soldiers to track deliveries of vital supplies to the battlefield.
Dr. Watson? How IBM system can improve diagnosis, treatment.
The system's deep search and analysis ability can help doctors quickly sift through mountains of data in multiple databases.
Sandia tool puts disaster models into one picture
Researchers have developed software, called SUMMIT, that allows different disaster models and simulations to share data to create a real-time picture.
Open-source app lets responders mesh from smart phones, laptops
LifeNet, developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, links smart phones and other portable devices in the field from a single device.
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