Gauss malware, Apple iPhone show what encryption can do

Agencies wondering whether to encrypt their data or mobile devices should take note of the trouble encryption is giving security researchers and the worries it gives the Justice Department.

30 state IT projects chosen for NASCIO awards

NASCIO has selected 30 state IT initiatives in 10 categories as finalists for its 2012 Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology in State Government.

Will Windows 8 work in the government enterprise?

What are agencies looking for in the forthcoming OS, which is designed for both tablets and desktops/laptops? You tell us.

Beware the price of free campaign apps

Some political campaign apps are a lot like politicians; they seem to be more interested in what they can collect than what they deliver.

Mobilescope warns you when apps are leaking data

Mobile apps often take liberties with your personal data; this tool lets you know what they're up to.

DHS wants to 'change the game' on public safety network

Faced with a need to upgrade aging, stovepiped tactical communications networks and reduce costs, DHS is looking for a “game changing approach.”

VA, DOD joint office delivers mobile app for PTSD patients

PE Coach app gives PTSD sufferers a central site to track their therapy sessions and more.

Great mobile app: Census data you can actually use

The America's Economy app goes beyond being a window into a database, it provides a stream of important, regularly updated reports accompanied by graphs.

Will AT&T's phase-out of 2G service affect gov customers?

The company, a service provider under the GSA’s Networx telecom contract, will phase out 2G mobile service during the next five years to make room on its networks for more advanced services.

NCI gets agile in developing mobile website

IT leaders decided against responsive design, at least for now, but embraced agile development.

Mobile debate: Adapt website or build your own app?

Each method has its advantages so the National Cancer Institute started by looking at apps already on the market.

Md. governor's office trades paper, printers for iPads

One-man iPad pilot program now embraces 30 staffers and has reduced office paper use by 90 percent to 95 percent.

Topic Resources

  • Delivering Big Data (Securely) to the Mobile Workforce

    In this webcast experts will discuss the Big Data challenge facing the federal market space and provide perspective into how Big Data can be contained, leveraged and, in turn, secured and accessed by the mobile device of your choice.

  • The Virtual Desktop: Extending the Enterprise

    Despite sequestration and looming, deeper budget cuts, virtualization remains high on the list of priorities for federal and state and local governments alike, to ease PC manageability, strengthen IT security and lower costs. As agencies strive to grant employees remote access to internal information resources when and where they need it, IT officials warn that while it is ideal for most agencies, it’s important to design and implement it correctly. Register to learn what impact VDI had on the federal end-user’s experience and how it affected the broader management and acquisition strategies of the IT enterprise.

  • State Department ROI Case Study

    The U.S. Department of State saved taxpayers more than $1.6M annually by using Salesforce.com’s Force.com platform to create a custom application to provide program managers around the world with ready access to up-to-date budget information. Download now to read more!

  • Special Report: Rugged IT

    The rugged IT market is about to get a wake-up call. For a long time, both buyers and sellers alike accepted the notion that buying rugged IT means giving up a lot of features that come with standard products. But as the general IT market continues to emphasize mobility and smaller device form factors, those lower expectations are bound to be revisited.