Modernization
Software that minds your business
Mind-mapping software jumps in to help you organize your thoughts and activities.
Modernization
In pursuit of consolidation
Michigan’s data centers were vulnerable, but not all managers welcomed consolidation.
Modernization
Big vendors give open source added clout
Familiar suppliers provide a higher comfort level for agencies.
Modernization
Mobile work zone ahead
Better wireless options are spurring a building boom of mobile applications
Modernization
Projecting a good image
Use these three buying criteria to make your short list for multimedia projectors.
Digital Government
Fine print
The third part of FCW's Smart Shoppers series: Here's what you need to know to pick the perfect workgroup printer
Modernization
Voice over IP exposed
VOIP can lower telecom costs and help with network consolidation -- and cause security problems if not handled right.
Digital Government
Feds seek cyber espionage protection
Agencies use anti-spyware software to protect their networks from eavesdroppers.
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Virtual server downsides
Unexpected costs; Fallout from isolated failures; Management complexity.
Modernization
How it works: virtual server software
Virtualization software lets users create multiple virtual machines.
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Split personality
Virtualization software turns one server into many, promising mainframe-like perks.
Modernization
Giving XML more muscle
New XML appliances offer to take a load off overworked agency servers
Modernization
Deciding if and when to buy
Before buying XML acceleration, see if users notice a slower network.
Digital Government
How much security do you need?
If you're considering a smart card, USB token or some other method of doing strong authentication, it's important to know that not all devices provide the same level of security.
Digital Government
Moving beyond passwords
New options for strong authentication help agencies find the right security for their needs
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Linux gets 64-bit boost
High-performance shops first to benefit, mainstream users still wait
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Waiting on apps
High-performance computing users in scientific and biomedical areas are accustomed to developing their own software
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Tight budgets soften resistance
Price (free!) and flexibility fuel greater government use of Linux and other systems
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