Modernization
Canceled procurement, gaps in VOIP, virtual currencies and the future of the Net
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
May leads NIST, Sandia explores scanning
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Pointing to data-driven successes
The White House Energy Datapalooza highlighted what the Obama administration says are money-saving -- and planet-saving -- uses of big data.
Digital Government
Sandia delves into brain-modeled computer systems
Computers based on the neural network of the human brain would be ideal for operating UAVs and solving big-data problems.
Cybersecurity
DOE releases cyber procurement guidelines
The nonbinding rules are aimed at reducing vulnerabilities in the power sector's procurement process.
Cybersecurity
How Sandia researchers get inside TSA employees' heads
The national lab is applying cognitive psychology and neuroscience to the field of airport security.
Modernization
VDI moves to the cloud
To counter the strain desktop virtualization can put on data centers and administrators, some agencies and vendors are turning to desktop as a service.
Cybersecurity
In search of buy-in for continuous monitoring
CDM is designed to provide a steady flow of security data that enables agencies to identify and mitigate cyber threats quickly and efficiently, but in some ways the technology is still in its infancy.
Modernization
House passes federal data center efficiency bill
The legislation would require OMB, EPA and the Department of Energy to lead the development of standards for measuring data center performance.
Digital Government
Budget requests for science, research mostly flat
One big winner is likely to be NOAA, which is gearing up to launch new weather satellites in 2016-17.
Cybersecurity
Report seeks more opportunities in shared services
Beyond saving money, the approach can help agencies focus on their core missions and improve accountability.
Cybersecurity
Grant seeks to counter attacks on power grid
The risk of cyberattacks on physical infrastructure is growing at the same time the threat to federal computer networks has increased.
Modernization
Nuclear weapons facility upgrades resource management system
By using PeopleSoft, the Texas facility’s application could serve as a baseline for integration across the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Modernization
Obama wants agencies to push the Green Button
GSA, DOE and EPA are tasked with launching a pilot energy data exchange program at federal facilities within 120 days.
Cybersecurity
Lab seeks partners for Network Mapping System
Better mapping can give more detailed information to IT managers tasked with protecting networks.
Cybersecurity
FBI warns of Anonymous hacks into federal systems
Internal memo reportedly says "widespread problem" involves Energy, HHS and the Army.
People
Managing SLAs: Software tools are starting to catch on
The options for monitoring service-level agreements come in endless variety. The trick is figuring out which one to use.
People
Shutdown delays open data deadlines, raises API questions
VanRoekel, Energy Department's Bectel say data feeds should be deemed essential.
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