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Technology

A starring role for open source?
High-profile applications — not just unseen infrastructure — might be the next frontier.
(Posted August 18, 2008)
Explaining dual licensing
Many commercial open-source vendors offer their software under an open-source license and a commercial license.
(Posted August 18, 2008)
Gearing up for the shoot
An agency's guide for creating quality Web videos in our Web 2.0 world.
(Posted August 11, 2008)
Feds set sights on small screen
Experts say diving into Web video isn’t as expensive or difficult as might be expected.
(Posted August 11, 2008)
Do’s and don’ts of Web video
Be a small-screen movie maker at your agency with a few tips.
(Posted August 11, 2008)
Dial in the perfect smart phone
Experts explain the key usability features, services and security issues to consider when making a buy.
(Posted August 4, 2008)
Can agencies take the new iPhones seriously?
With more users clamoring for Apple's latest phones, IT leaders must decide if these phones are smart enough to handle an agency's needs.
(Posted August 4, 2008)
Web 2.0 panel: Don't get stuck thinking about 'machinery'
Our panel of Web 2.0 experts discuss readers' concerns and questions about social-networking technology for federal agencies.
(Posted July 28, 2008)
Web 2.0 panel weighs in on risks
FCW assembles a team of experts to address readers’ concerns.
(Posted July 28, 2008)
A cloudy forecast for storage?
Agencies weigh the cost savings and risks of emerging “cloud” storage services?
(Posted July 21, 2008)
Another out-of-the-office option
Telework centers offer alternative worksites with fewer comforts but help reduce employees’ travel time.
(Posted July 14, 2008)
Some telework security guidelines
Telework.gov offers links to various tools, relevant guidance and legislation related to telework.
(Posted July 14, 2008)
Telework’s weak link
Telework programs can provide plenty of perks, but they can also be a breeding ground for security risks.
(Posted July 14, 2008)
Navy takes EA concept to heart
With 2 initiatives, the Navy expects to score gains in program efficiency and effectiveness.
(Posted June 30, 2008)
A new life for talk-to-text?
Efforts of speech-recognition developers could pay off as a smart application for smart phones.
(Posted June 23, 2008)
BBN field tests portable translator
BBN Technologies has developed a translation device that enables a two-way dialogue between speakers of different languages.
(Posted June 23, 2008)
Adventures in Web 2.0
Federal IT pioneers discuss what new online collaborative tools mean for the government.
(Posted June 16, 2008)
Agencies get pushy with Web 2.0
RSS, widgets and other social-media tools offer new channels for providing information.
(Posted June 9, 2008)
Alabama puts mashups to work
Virtual Alabama pulls data from various sources and overlays it on Google Earth.
(Posted June 2, 2008)
Training as portable as the Marines
Deployable Virtual Training Environment keeps Marines’ skills from getting rusty.
(Posted May 12, 2008)
Web 2.0: Texas city tests e-democracy
Fort Worth looks to spur citizen engagement using workgroup collaboration software.
(Posted April 21, 2008)
Take the guesswork out of green
Successful green computing initiatives rely on a power audit that includes 3 basic steps.
(Posted April 14, 2008)
SOA experts: Learn to speak business
The next major hurdle for enterprise architecture is convincing agency managers that it solves business problems
(Posted April 7, 2008)
PowerPoint: Project yourself
Public-speaking experts offer pointers on delivering effective presentations
(Posted April 7, 2008)
SaaS is waiting to be noticed
Early adopters make case for software as a service, but many agencies are not buying it.
(Posted March 31, 2008)
Video a hit with intell analysts
A secure YouTube-like application is quickly gaining traction among intelligence analysts, CIA officials say.
(Posted March 31, 2008)
White House e-mail forensics case won't be easy to crack
The ongoing drama of missing White House e-mail messages highlights the complexities and costs any agency could face if suddenly asked to account for e-mail or other networked data
(Posted March 31, 2008)
Justice focuses on the process
Business process management helps reduce costs and improve results.
(Posted March 3, 2008)
Improve your visibility
Agency practices often hinder information access, but search engine optimization helps.
(Posted February 18, 2008)
Make good data great
Flashy it's not, but a well-oiled data architecture project can pay dividends.
(Posted February 4, 2008)
FCW Forum: Will you be ready for IPv6?
There are less than six months to go until agencies need to implement the new IP on their networks, but NIST only recently issued a final draft profile of the conformance testing process vendors must go through.
(Posted January 25, 2008)
From the pages of Government Computer News
NOAA to track GPS satellitesThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced it will lead an international effort to pinpoint the locations of more than 40 Global Positioning System satellites orbiting the Earth. The project is aimed at ensuring the accuracy of GPS data used by the public and private sectors. Staff members at NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) will use data collected at 10 analysis centers worldwide to analyze satellite orbit data during the…
(Posted January 21, 2008)
Open-source myth busters
Don’t let common misconceptions about freely distributed software derail your IT strategies
(Posted January 21, 2008)
2008 Watch List: Power, servers, nets: Efficiency is in
Emerging technologies help agencies get a better grip on IT management and utilization
(Posted January 7, 2008)
“Secure desktops not just for Vista” has been updated
This story was updated to clarify the definition of the Security Content Automation Protocol.
(Posted December 21, 2007)
Web extra: Hot or not: Endpoint security gets a boost
IT execs tackle security and tech support in 2007, storage not so much
(Posted December 17, 2007)
Hot or not: With tech, there's always change
New technologies kept federal managers from falling into any routine
(Posted December 17, 2007)
EU focuses R&D on counterterrorism
New research program gives the EU a larger agenda for developing security technologies
(Posted December 3, 2007)
IT appliances: Avoid overdoing it
Having too many single-purpose devices leads to complexity instead of simplicity
(Posted December 3, 2007)
Networx billing systems tested
Testing regimen for ordering/billing systems clears the way for agencies to place orders
(Posted November 26, 2007)

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McDonough: How to make the jump to industry
Some tips on how to find a satisfying and financially rewarding job in the private sector.

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Ruling clouds future for buyers
Experts debate the potential impact of a GAO decision on small-business contracting.

Management:

Recruiters make IT connection
DOD and other agencies showcase online chops to attract tech-savvy young people to their ranks.

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