Despite efforts to use the principles of quantum computing to create unbreakable encryption, the system fails outside a lab or highly controlled setting.
MQTT, proposed as an OASIS standard, can help agencies manage all the data generated by sensors, mobile devices and other machine-to-machine networks.
Lockheed Martin looks to combine gamification with analytics to develop games that deliver valuable data to sponsoring agencies.
The XSEDE research network operators say bandwidth and networking tools are key to moving large files between high-performance systems.
The small satellites built around Android phones, launched Sunday, mark a trend toward small, inexpensive satellites for a variety of uses.
The Photon scanner uses laser lines and an HD camera to create the CAD files needed for 3D printing.
While first responders wait for the creation of a single nationwide public safety network, a variety of technologies are already providing interoperability.
Agencies getting into gamification need to know their audience, starting with which of the four types of gamers they want to attract.
The Wave Glider SV3, with room for an 8U rack, not only takes sensor readings but processes the data, only sending back the results.
It was viewed not long ago as the violent realm of teenage activity, but agencies are embracing gamification as a powerful tool for education, training and outreach.
Scientists at NASA's JPL are using gaming to build tele-exploration platforms, letting PC and Xbox Kinect users drive the rovers that navigate the Red Planet.
Agile development tactics break projects into smaller chunks, let IT teams keep up with changes, and prevent “scope creep.”