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Microsoft cloud gets Pentagon's top security rating
Microsoft's Azure and Office 365 cloud offerings have earned a provisional authority to operate certification at Level 5, the highest security level for unclassified information.
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If You Want Affordable Internet in Africa, Move to a Country on the Coast
In sub-Saharan Africa, a major obstacle that keeps millions from achieving universal digital access is geographical location.
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DARPA Wants Troops to Access Multiple Security Classifications From One Device
New software could help troops share data in a secure way.
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Video: This Gadget Could Keep You Safe During Assault
Personal safety goes high-tech.
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To Hide Dismal Reality of Flying, Airlines Try Virtual Reality on Passengers
Better entertainment options could distract cramped passengers from the pains of traveling economy.
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Outgoing DOD CIO says agility is key
Terry Halvorsen is stepping down as DOD CIO at the end of February. He says the department must push ahead with cyber and IT reforms with an emphasis on developing greater agility.
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Apple Has Already Cornered Over 40% of the Wireless Headphone Market
The wireless headphone market is starting to look a lot like the early smartphone market.
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Video: Looking Back at the Original iPhone
The original smartphone is a lot clunkier than you remember.
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The 2017 forecast for federal IT
From cyber to cloud to automation, here are the trends to watch in the coming year.
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Here's Why Defense IT Firms Should Brace for Merger Mania
Companies that excel in emerging technologies—like cloud computing and internet of things—will be prime targets.
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Carter stresses reform and innovation in exit memo
In his exit memo, the secretary of defense outlines current threats and priorities with a strong emphasis on the need for acquisition reform and innovation.
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Lawyer Rewrote Instagram’s Privacy Policy So Kids and Parents Can Have Meaningful Talk About Privacy
How many people actually understand what they sign up for?
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Obama Was Too Good at Social Media
His “cool dad” presidency blinded him to technology’s dangers.
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US Is Finally Getting Serious About Security on the Internet of Things With This Lawsuit
The lawsuit is against Taiwanese router manufacturer D-Link and its alleged shoddy security practices.
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Why Bosses Can Track Their Employees 24/7
In many states, employers aren’t barred from monitoring workers’ locations after hours or without their consent.
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Three AWS services get FedRAMP High approval
Joint Authorization Board issues provisional ATOs for database, logging and API tools in Amazon's GovCloud.
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FAA looks to spur spectrum sharing tech
The FAA is leading a multi-agency effort to encourage commercial innovation in spectrum sharing.
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New 'Camouflage' Promises to Make You Unrecognizable to Facial-Recognition Tech
It exploits the way face-recognition algorithms work in order to fool them.
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A Guide to Staying Online if the Internet or Social Media Get Blocked in Your Country
Here are a few things you can do to avoid any blackouts.
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