Modernization

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

NOAA moves to cloud-based email

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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

VA seeks new patient scheduling system

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Air Force to provide Special Ops flight crews with iPads

Electronic flight bag will replace paper navigation charts and manuals.

Modernization

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.

Modernization

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.

Modernization

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.

Modernization

Do you succumb to mouse rage?

How many computer users ever yell at their machines? Maybe more than you would guess.