NSF, Australia release new grid software
The National Science Foundation and the University of Melbourne have released software packages that focus on grid computing.
FAA Capstone tests commercial satellite coverage
An experimental Federal Aviation Administration program for aircraft traffic control is testing satellites as a way to extend coverage, FAA program manager John Hallinan said.
Could coprocessor be a supercomputer alternative?
A math coprocessor from ClearSpeed Technology Ltd. could become a low-cost way of building or upgrading supercomputer clusters.<br>
OpenSSL undergoing review
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is evaluating an open-source library of encryption algorithms for use on sensitive government networks.
NIST releases new FISMA guidance
The standards agency has released further draft guidance to help agencies meet the requirements of the IT security law.
NSF to light up global research network
A new global network bridging researchers here and abroad is set to go live by Jan. 5.<br>
FCC investigates smart radios
A notice of proposed rule-making released this week by the Federal Communications Commission might lead to big changes in oversight of the nation's radio-frequency spectrum. <br>
Hackers hit NASA Web sites
Hackers attacked 13 NASA Web sites yesterday and changed their contents.<br>
FEMA says power line broadband threatens its radio system
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has warned that a new technology for sending data through power lines could disrupt FEMA's National Radio System.
Business intelligence vendors combine wares to gain federal users
With its recent acquisition of Crystal Decisions Inc., Business Objects S.A. plans to expand its sales of business intelligence products to the government.<br>
DOD awards $8b worth of contracts for health systems
Defense has tapped 20 companies to support its health systems under the third iteration of an IDIQ contract.
Customs, PTO databases rank in world's top 10
U.S. government agencies run two of the world's 10 largest transactional databases, according to a survey released this week by database consultants.<br>
DOD EMall gets new program manager
Debra Roobol has become the new program manager for the Defense Department DOD EMall.<br>
NSF funding research on e-gov topics
The National Science Foundation last month sent out a flurry of solicitations for IT research in digital government, homeland defense, distributed computing and the theoretical limits of computation.
Army game garners 2.4 million users
The official computer game of the U.S. Army has enjoyed 2.4 million users since its debut in July 2002.<br>
Case closed: Delaware courts use e-files
For court administrator Art Bernardino, Delaware Superior Court's move to electronic criminal records has been a long time coming.
DHS moves into the FAST lane along Mexican border
Homeland Security is expanding its trusted-vehicle program to Mexican ports, using wireless radio frequency IDs to identify and speed border crossing for preregistered trucks and drivers.
Sun battles Microsoft desktop hegemony
The Java Desktop System, a new desktop PC operating system, set for release next week, can run as a thin-client operation, in which a server holds all the data and applications. Or it can be a standalone operating system on existing PCs.
Va. Corrections outsources building assessment data, services
The Virginia Department of Corrections has hired VFA Inc. of Boston to assess the department's buildings and provide facility management software.<br>
Andrews AFB enhances video surveillance
Andrews Air Force Base is enhancing its video surveillance network to automatically detect unusual behavior, the software provider for the project said today. <br>
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