NARA gets OMB directive: oversee revamping of fed records management
Records management framework will be based on cloud architecture, secure storage and analytical tools, according to an Office of Management and Budget directive.
How to use the cloud as a developer sandbox
Using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research cloud, health IT developers can test apps before taking them live.
How CDC's research cloud went virtual
After consolidating its servers CDC's research lab laid the foundation for managing a virtual infrastructure.
NASCIO: Big data is a big deal
State governments should be preparing now to make use of the vast ammounts of data their agencies collect, a new report says.
As BYOD gains fed acceptance, assume devices been hacked, protect the data
There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but it's just a matter of time before secure plans are in place, a CIO panel says.
30 state IT projects chosen for NASCIO awards
NASCIO has selected 30 state IT initiatives in 10 categories as finalists for its 2012 Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology in State Government.
Cloud brokerages get popular, but are they ready for prime time?
A self-service Web portal that lets state agencies in Texas choose cloud services from a marketplace of providers could serve as a model for federal agencies.
When Mars Curiosity landing spiked online traffic, NASA was ready
Officials at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory used Amazon Web Services to stream video and images from the landing, knowing they could shut it down afterward.
NYPD, Microsoft unveil all-seeing downtown surveillance system
The Domain Awareness System analyzes data from thousands of cameras, sensors and crime databases in real time, delivering a comprehensive view of threats and activity.
4 tips for making the leap to unified computing
Alaska's enterprise architect offers tips for overcoming migration hurdles to deploying so-called fabric or unified computing.
Unified computing makes Alaska smaller, faster, more secure
A private cloud based on unified computing technology has turned Alaska's IT unit into a versatile services provider for the state.
They send sensitive data to cloud, even if they don't trust security
A survey of managers finds that a majority have little or no knowledge of how their providers protect their data.
Many gov IT managers unsure about cloud strategy, study finds
Government organizations spending on cloud computing tend to be those that have dealt frist with foundation issues such as enterprise and services-oriented architectures, according to the IDC Government Insights report.
NC police get smart-phone access to crime database
Officers on the street can access the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data Services database from their smart phones and tablets in seconds.
4 major cities launch shared data portal
Cities.data.gov features data sets from Chicago, Seattle, New York and San Francisco.
NASCIO's new plan: CIOs take the lead
Top state IT leaders have adopted a new strategic plan aimed at putting a stronger emphasis on CIO leadership.
Mass. health authority uses ID software to prevent fraud
The Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority is using LexisNexis identity management software to verify the residency information of people participating in the exchange.
41 percent of public sector can't handle data deluge, survey finds
Oracle's survey also finds a lot of C, D and F grades on how well public and private organizations handle their data.
Big data system ready to handle fed intell, surveillance sensor data
The system integrates DataDirect Networks’ Web Object Scaler cloud storage appliance with YottaStor’s mobile computing and big data storage system called YottaDrive.
Smooth data-center move sets template for disaster recovery
Alaska’s Enterprise Technology Services team used a unified computing system to quickly move existing services to a new data center, and validated its disaster recovery approach and failover capabilities in the process.
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