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Feds turn to dating websites and facial recognition tools to catch crooks
The Federal Trade Commission, Congress and academics worry about privacy and security ramifications.
Modernization
Political junkies get new online tools to track presidential race
Google and other companies are launching new online tools to help political junkies track the presidential candidates.
Modernization
Air Force to provide Special Ops flight crews with iPads
Electronic flight bag will replace paper navigation charts and manuals.
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FCC launches website to create personalized dashboards
The Federal Communications Commission is deploying an example of an open API website that follows a vision promulgated by Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel.
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VA mulls moving telecomm to the cloud
The Veterans Affairs Department is asking for industry input on the feasibility of ditching its PBX in favor of cloud-based telephony.
Modernization
Army enterprise e-mail, DOD cloud: What happens next?
The defense authorization bill would put potentially time-sensitive technology plans on hold for DOD -- maybe for better, more likely for worse.
Modernization
Marines prep for combat support with simulation
At Camp Pendleton's Battle Simulation Center, Marines are tested in operational support using simulation tools that recreate combat.
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Defense bill threatens data center, enterprise e-mail efforts
The 2012 defense bill contains language that could block DOD-DISA partnerships in cloud and enterprise e-mail.
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