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Dan Rowinski
Emerging Tech
Intel's Oak Trail processors designed for tablets
The newest version of the company's Atom processor is set to be used in some 35 devices that will be released throughout 2011.
Cybersecurity
Google Chrome to guard against drive-by malware
Google announced that its Chrome browser will launch a feature to warn users when websites try to download malicious Windows-executable files.
Management
Kit puts digital forensics into the field
Dell and Evidence Talks attempt to lower the bar for forensics in the field with digital mobile forensics.
Cybersecurity
Data security enemy No. 1 – you looking at me?
The greatest threats to data security are sitting next to you, an Absolute Software software survey shows.
Infrastructure
New protocol gives serious speed to Web apps
WebSockets' ability to always keep a port open could increase the speed and performance of Web applications.
Digital Government
NSA to test smart devices on commercial architecture
The intelligence agency will test mobile virtual network operators – MVNOs -- according to NextGov.
Digital Government
It's official: BlackBerry PlayBook will run Android apps
Research In Motion announced two "app players" that will run Android and BlackBerry applications on the upcoming PlayBook tablet.
Emerging Tech
Can the wireless spectrum handle 50 billion devices?
Machine-to-machine computing will create a lot of new data, as everything that can benefit from connectivity will be connected. Will there be enough wireless spectrum to transfer the data of 50 billion connected devices?
Digital Government
Spectrum: The looming question for wireless innovation
The FCC and wireless trade association are big on innovation but the biggest obstacle is the availability of wireless spectrum.
Cybersecurity
Can Android take BlackBerry's government job?
Android has overtaken the BlackBerry in the mobile-phone sweepstakes, but Google must fix security and device management before taking up residence in government.
Cybersecurity
Who's working on Android security defenses?
Some of the top names in the business are, that's who.
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Infrastructure
iLegislate: An iPad app for local governments
More software developers are designing iPad apps specifically for government use with the trend of aiming at the state and local levels.
Digital Government
NASA to host open-source summit
NASA is set to host an open-source summit to discuss the challenges, policies and governance of the open-source community in relation to the space agency.
Digital Government
Japan quake disrupts world technology supply chain
Chip and NAND flash-memory manufacturers in Japan were affected by the earthquake and tsunami last week, but considering the circumstances the outlook could be far worse.
Digital Government
Tech helps relief organizations -- and scammers -- after Japan quake
Technology has changed the way the world responds to natural disasters such as the Japan earthquake but it can also lead to big opportunities for scam artists.
Emerging Tech
Where is the Microsoft tablet?
With a strategy that relies on waiting for Windows 8, Microsoft is slipping well behind makers of newer smart-phone-oriented devices.
Cybersecurity
Google issues remote kill for DroidDream malware
Fifty-eight Android Market applications were found to be DroidDream malware that could turn Android phones into a mobile botnet. Google issued a remote kill of the applications of affected devices.
Digital Government
A unified communications company roster
Unified communications takes many forms, depending on its developer, from pervasive technology to app-orientation.
Emerging Tech