Going underground: Will data centers become data bunkers?
Where space is at a premium, or security is paramount, data center managers could ponder moving below the surface.
How NASA puts Earth-bound explorers in the driver's seat on Mars
Scientists at NASA's JPL are using gaming to build tele-exploration platforms, letting PC and Xbox Kinect users drive the rovers that navigate the Red Planet.
Can virtual prisons improve rehabilitation?
A Deloitte report touts the idea of using technologies such as risk analysis, geospatial tracking and gamification to get better results from home detention.
In a flash, HALO 2013 can boost efficiency of cloud architectures
Nimbus Data's software offers cloud architects moving to all-flash data centers advanced analytics, an open API and management tools for mobile.
When bookmarks get out of control, Linkman restores order
The latest version of the software supports every major browser and new versions of Windows, while integrating with cloud collaboration sites and providing privacy protections.
After shadowing users and their habits, Lenovo redesigns the ThinkPad
The company’s new notebooks are thinner and lighter, with a new, streamlined trackpad that optimizes Windows 8 gestures.
What is M2M, and why is it the future of code?
The Internet of things will soon contain 50 billion devices, and machine-to-machine programming is how they will talk to each other.
Bright idea: Projectors that use lasers, not light bulbs
Panasonic's new Solid Shine series replace projectors’ biggest weakness -- the lamp -- with a laser-LED light source.
Hack shows risks, but not the folly, of online voting
A recently revealed attack on a Florida voting system isn't a reason to abandon online voting, but a reminder that we need to secure the entire system.
The basic notebook is being redefined for the enterprise
Acer's Travel Mate P series has a standard look and price, but the notebook GCN tested has the power, features and security for public-sector work.
The world's most efficient data center
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory will open a facility this summer that will reuse every bit of its energy.
How a game helps improve robotic space flights
The European Space Agency combines real-world and virtual components with AR.Drone to improve its software for space flight and docking with the International Space Station.
How one county dragged its processes out of the Paper Age
Humboldt County, Calif., streamlines its permitting process with Interneer BPM software, which features drag-and-drop management and public access for tracking applications.
Tamper-proof key drive gets Level 3 validation
The Aegis Secure Key, with a numeric keypad and 256-bit AES encryption, meets the standards for FIPS 140-2 Level 3.
New Kodak scanner includes direct-to-SharePoint feature
The Scan Station integrates with Microsoft's platform to streamline document management and also allows scanning direct to e-mail, print, fax or PDF.
For CDC, preventing the spread of Plague is part of the game
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explores gaming, particularly Plague, Inc., as a way to help prevent the spread of disease.
3 easy ways to cool data centers
Even if you can't dip your servers in oil or move them outside, there are practical, inexpensive methods you can use to take the heat off.
Epson's new projectors could brighten up the meeting or classroom
The upgraded PowerLite Pro series include projectors with features such as edge blending, 360-degree installation, optional lenses and several connectivity options.
Government isn't a game, except when it is
The online game Government In Action offers a good template for agencies looking to develop educational games of their own.
Could Apple desktops, servers find their way into government?
With agencies adopting iPhones and iPads, the company's OS X desktops and Mac Minis are getting a fresh look.
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