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Veterans Affairs Taps Energy Department’s Supercomputers for Big Data Health Projects

The two departments teamed up to analyze health data from veterans for genomic and cancer research.

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7 Ways AI Could Save the Government Money and Boost Productivity

Artificial intelligence offers feds the “tantalizing possibility” of increased speed, enhanced quality and lower costs, a Deloitte report says.

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Trump’s Cyber Order Links Security with IT Modernization, Graves Says

Updating technology systems must be dictated by assessments of the risks they pose.

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The Next BYOD Challenge for Feds: Wearables

Agencies weigh security concerns against the promise of wearable devices.

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Agencies Need to Consider Reliability and Cost Before Moving to the Cloud

IT leaders need to find the metrics to help find the right cloud provider for their agencies.

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Storage Strategies: Agencies Optimize Data Centers by Focusing on Storage

Agencies turn to technology advances and more efficient infrastructure.

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Feds Put a Premium on Privacy in Wake of Data Breaches

What technologies are chief privacy officers using to watch out for you and your data?

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The Tech HHS, SEC, SSA and Other Agencies Use to Ferret Out Cheaters and Crooks

How data analytics and machine learning help eliminate fraud, waste and abuse in government.

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Why Agencies Rely on Network Monitoring Tools More Than Ever

Network performance is a key metric as agencies put a premium on uptime.

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How Office 365 Helps Feds Handle Sensitive Data on Mobile Devices

Software features can protect users from themselves and keep an eye on private information.

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FCC, FEMA and SSA Retool Their Digital Services To Meet Rising Expectations

How is federal IT changing to appease citizens who demand more responsive and consumer-grade tech services?

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Agencies Adopt New Cybersecurity Tools in the Post-Snowden Era

Feds turn to anti-scraping tools and to deactivating removable hardware as part of new security protocols.

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Moving to Hyperconvergence? First, Know Your Needs.

Here's what agencies need to consider before adopting hyperconverged infrastructure.

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Predictive Cybersecurity: Prepare for Attackers Before They’re at Your Door

Several government programs are working to harness the power of tech-driven intuitive thinking.

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Why Agencies Need Multi-Cloud Strategies

To ensure that their applications are flexible and won’t suffer if a cloud service goes down, agencies should deploy apps across multiple cloud service providers.

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What Will Be the Top IT Priorities of the Next DOD CIO?

The Pentagon’s next IT chief will need to deal with data center consolidation, a new cybersecurity architecture and potentially reforming DISA.

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Government Cloud Storage: Its Uses and Benefits

As federal agencies consolidate data centers, and as the amount of data generated by applications continues to grow, cloud storage is an increasingly useful solution.

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The Army and Marines Tackle Mobility Challenges

To meet their mission and battlefield needs, the armed forces are pushing for more flexible and fluid mobile technology.

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Study Confirms Conventional Wisdom: Legacy Federal IT Breeds Cybersecurity Risks

Upgrading outdated technology systems can improve agencies’ security, according to an academic study.

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7 Tips for a Successful Migration to Windows 10

As agencies upgrade older operating systems, here are some useful guidelines they should think about to ensure a smooth switch.