DOD adds satellite connection to network
The Defense Department is now using a connection port from SES World Skies and DRS Technical Services to supplement the Defense Information Network.
Is cybersecurity underfunded? Many feds think so
A poll of FOSE attendees revealed the top security threats they see in their organizations -- some from surprising sources.
Survey reveals agencies' attitude toward unified communications
The convergence of voice, video and data is a popular concept, but adoption moves faster in some government quarters than in others.
Dark cloud: Study finds security risks in virtualization
Virtualization is proving its ability to reduce costs, but a new set of security threats is emerging as IT managers struggle to adjust to new ways of managing risk.
Agencies plan mainframe upgrades, shun cloud computing
Agencies are not including cloud computing in their modernization plans, survey shows.
DOD certifies telecom products that could help cut costs
DOD picks products for network services with an eye toward cost, power requirements and space.
Study gauges interest in cloud computing, green IT
The survey found that one in three government IT professionals expect to implement a social networking initiative in the next 12 months, independent of any stimulus funds their agency may receive.
SRA provides BlackBerry voice encryption
Technology from SRA International and KoolSpan enables voice encryption so that BlackBerry users can place and receive secure voice calls at the controlled unclassified information level.
Feds could get access to advanced cloud-computing technologies
Microsoft and National Science Foundation team up to provide cloud-computing tools to certain users.
Dell strikes alliance to simplify network security
Government agencies dependent on multiple networks to separate sensitive information are likely benefit from a new alliance between Dell and Integrity Global Security.
Space-based router promises more reliable communications
The Internet Routing in Space (IRIS) program is working on building radiation-tolerant IP for satellite and related spacecraft, supporting voice, video and data communications.
NSA certifies Sectera Viper phone for classified communications
General Dynamics product can now be used for classified calls over traditional telephone networks.
DOE launches collaborative platform for energy data
The Energy Department's Open Energy Information Web site encourages data sharing and collaboration among government officials, the private sector, project developers and the international community to help develop clean energy technologies.
Software AG launches computer infrastructure management tool
Optimize for Infrastructure: Mainframe Edition consolidates input from monitoring products into a web-based tool, enables IT managers to create rules-based alerts and escalations and supports predictive analysis.
Joint Strike Fighter to get better targeting abilities
The stealth fighter plane will be fitted with new sensor technology.
NORAD enhances Santa tracking abilities
Old St. Nick is under constant surveillance.
DOD modernizes cryptographic device
The Defense Department is modernizing its cryptographic key fill technology, replacing its currently used yet obsolete KYK-13 devices with Really Simple Key Loader from Sypris Electronics.
Army continues march toward better tech
New contract for CACI furthers Army's R&D push.
DOD approves new credentials for security professionals
The Defense Department approved the (ISC) 2 Certification and Accreditation Professional, which requires that all DOD information assurance workers obtain a professional certification accredited under the global ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.
Navy to increase broadband speed tenfold
The Navy is about to install new satellite technology that will increase bandwidth by up to 10 times what is currently available on board ships.
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