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Pentagon expects to soon clear Apple, Android devices

Defense Information Systems Agency is working with industry for August release of security guidelines.

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NSF steps up research into cloud security, energy-efficiency

Among other possibilities, cloud computing could be used to automatically scale data center resources to reduce power consumption.

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Turning government data into private sector products is complicated business

Data.gov helps app developers tap government information, but that isn't really the problem.

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Where have all the federal watchdogs gone?

The Project on Government Oversight created a new database to keep track of which federal agencies have vacancies in the position of inspector general.

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Why busy enterprise architects are getting busier

A new report predicts that agencies will turn to enterprise architects for help with migrating operations to the cloud.

Digital Government

Want an iPad? Pentagon CIO thinks you should be able to have one.

Defense Chief Information Officer Teri Takai is working to speed deployments of tablets and smartphones across the department.

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Interior rebids cloud email contract

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GSA hands agencies cloud security marching orders

The guidelines provide more clarity on continuous monitoring requirements and the role of Homeland Security.

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Issa touts crowdsourced provisions in anti-piracy bill

Lawmaker pleased with response in an effort to craft a better bill against copyright infringement.

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Air Force seeks 18,000 iPads for cargo flight crews

Air Mobility Command plans to replace paper manuals and navigation charts with electronic flight bags.

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New options for never-say-die IT

Server virtualization can help agencies mimic premium business continuity capabilities for a fraction of the price, but some work is required.

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FUD surrounds cloud computing procurement process

Steve Kelman has some reassurances on acquisition practices.

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Google tries to quell privacy policy backlash

Faced with a criticism from lawmakers and others, Google releases a letter defending its new privacy policy and offering tips to users on how to limit its impact.

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Is the laptop about to be obsolete in agencies?

The rising popularity of tablet computers could consign older tech to the dustbin, analyst argues.