New marching orders for wounded vets
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center will train wounded soldiers in digital forensics so that they can be deployed as cybersecurity investigators.
Army gets lighter helmet-mounted displays
Army will receive 1,500 lighter-weight, helmet-mounted displays for its Land Warrior integrated fighting system.
Enhanced warning system for first responders
First responders will be able to receive alerts via text message, cell phone or other personal communication device thanks to technology from Global Security Systems and Northrop Grumman Corp.
Credant beefs up Protector
Credant Technologies has updated its Protector software for protecting sensitive data.
DOD aims for better connection with RFID contract
DOD broadens the interoperability of radio-frequency identification products between the Pentagon and its coalition partners.
For your eyes only: DHS develops privacy guidelines for Science and Technology Directorate
DHS’ "Principles for Implementing Privacy Protections in S&T Research" will incorporate privacy protections into sensitive research conducted by the directorate.
Military invests in wearable supercomputer
Soldiers could soon have the power of a supercomputer in a wearable, 1-pound box.
Air Force Materi'l Command improves alert system
The command is implementing a standard for unified IP-based emergency notification nationwide, reducing the time to launch and manage a consistent alert across multiple independent systems.
LOC adds online touch for visitors
Library of Congress unveils interactive online technology to personalize library access.
Agency partnership improves mobile data security
The Data at Rest Tiger Team, DOD's Enterprise Software Initiative and GSA's SmartBuy are part of an effort to improve security on mobile computing devices and removable storage media at all levels of government.
Mass. delays enforcement of data security regs
The general compliance deadline for the state's 201 CMR 17 regulations was initially set for Jan. 1, 2009, but officials have pushed it to May 1.
Army to deploy satellite communications for Iraq warfighters
The Army will deploy a satellite communications-on-the-move device for its Iraq forces.
An IT-based economic recovery plan
An economic recovery plan that places greater emphasis on technology could make meaningful improvements in the efficiency of the nation's infrastructure, according to IT chief executive Samuel J. Palmisano.
Ark. chooses pension management tool
The Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System will use the Arrivos pension administration tool to manage its retirement program for 15,000 participants and 450 employers.
DISA takes open path to software development
The Defense Information Systems Agency is using collaborative software from CollabNet as the foundation for the agency's Forge internal software development community.
Army OKs network security tool
The Army has added the Interceptor Optical Network Security System to its Information Assurance Approved Product List.
USAF flight-tests battlespace system
Air Force successfully tests a modified AC-130 gunship aircraft that enables the exchange of battlespace information between ground and airborne participants.
NASA advances RFID project
Radio frequency identification tracking system enables agency to locate equipment, tools and components at the facility and vehicle levels.
FEMA uses Appian BPM tool to manage disaster relief work
Web-based platform includes integrated document management capabilities as well as real-time analytics and monitoring.
State technology priorities for 2009
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has released its list of state CIOs' top 10 policy and technology priorities.
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