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Sloth Robot Is a Very Cute Way to Boost Conservation
The new high-tech tool could help save some of the world’s most endangered species.
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Pandemic, Privacy Rules Add to Worries over 2020 Census Accuracy
People who work with statistics know that there needs to be “good data in” in order to get “good data out.”
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How to Protect Your Home Office From Thor’s Mighty Hammer
Is your home office ready for when lightning strikes?
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'Telepresence' Can Help Bring Advanced Courses to Schools that Don't Offer Them
Using telepresence enables schools to offer students advanced courses they wouldn’t otherwise be able to take.
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‘Gov Clouds’ During COVID-19: The End of the Digital Fortress Era
Simply put, many U.S. government agencies are running on less reliable, less feature-rich, fortressed versions of commercial clouds.
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Preparing for the Coming Quantum World (Pragmatically)
Waiting around for quantum tech to mature could mean organizational change occurs too late.
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3 Ways Agencies Can Improve Cloud Security and Performance
It’s imperative agencies ensure their websites and hosted applications are secure and working at the expected performance levels.
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Bringing Lessons from Remote Work Back to the Office
A lot of people aren't going to want to return to their pre-pandemic commuter lives—and many won’t. Organizations will have to adjust.
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Chatbots: The New Government Official in the Fight Against Coronavirus
Even though there’s a deluge of questions from thousands of people, many of these questions are the same.
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Managing User Access Is a Crucial Step in Securing Federal Organizations
Agencies must make sure they leave no security gaps when employees join or leave.
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The Case for Using Commercial Tools to Allow Classified Telework
Programs like the National Security Agency’s Commercial Solutions for Classified could be a path to transmit classified information without specialized hardware.
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COVID-19 Has Exposed the Need to Invest in Digital Infrastructure
Even before the increased demand caused by COVID-19, much of our digital infrastructure was so poorly designed as to be hostile to users.
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Smart Cities Can Help Us Manage Post-COVID Life, but They'll Need Trust as Well as Tech
But as we prepare to move beyond this crisis, cities need to design systems that are prepared to handle the next pandemic.
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Technology for the Next Phase of Pandemic
Moving to later stages of reopening will require advancements in two areas, standardization of care and robust contact tracing.
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In the Battle Against COVID-19, Data Holds the Key
Congress must act now on data initiatives to fight COVID-19.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Boosting the Big Tech Transformation to Warp Speed
Big tech companies have not hesitated to make the most of the crisis.
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3 Ways Your Pets Feel the COVID-19 Anxiety, Too
Pets could be feeling secondhand anxiety from their owners.
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As Telework Becomes the New Normal, Take 6 Steps to Reap the Benefits
This experience and rapid transition illustrated that telework can work, presenting an opportunity to attract and retain geographically dispersed talent.
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Don't Be Phish Food! Tips to Avoid Sharing Your Personal Information Online
The advice to just opt-out is easier said than done.
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