Private sector developers aren’t the only ones introducing new and useful applications for mobile devices. Federal agencies are also introducing mobile apps aimed at providing specialized services to the public.
Here are just some of the more recent mobile apps that were presented at the just-concluded FOSE Exposition and Conference, the nation’s largest government information technology convention: Keep reading →
A new report released yesterday by the Department of Homeland Security concluded that the United States has made significant progress in securing the nation from terrorism since the September 11, 2001 attacks, but that the evolving nature of terrorist threats facing the country continues to leave much work still be done.
“America is stronger and more resilient than ever before,” said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, in announcing the report on the Department’s blog. “But threats from terrorism persist. And challenges remain.” Keep reading →
Salesforce.com demonstrated its latest mobile version of Chatter, a secure social media and collaboration application–and how it might work for FEMA–at the 35th annual FOSE Exposition.
Among the mobile applications for government being showcased at the 35th annual FOSE Exposition was an app being tested for Veterans Administration physicians working with veterans, using an iPad.
Steve Wozniak’s eclectic experience as relentless tinkerer, entrepreneur, and longtime hero in the geek community — known now as much for his appearance on “Dancing With The Stars” as he is for co-founding Apple, Inc. — attracted a standing-room only crowd at the Washington Convention Center yesterday. And the Woz did not disappoint.
Wozniak served as a much as human icon for the technology world as he did as a keynote speaker at the 35th annual FOSE Exposition, a government technology trade show. Keep reading →
Steve Wozniak, known now as much now for his appearance on “Dancing With The Stars” as he is for co-founding Apple, Inc., attracted a standing-room only crowd at the Washington Convention Center yesterday, delivering the keynote speech at the 35th annual FOSE Exposition, a government technology trade show.
See our report on his remarks about innovating and the human element in technology. Keep reading →
A long-standing reliance on proprietary technology solutions and antiquated acquisition rules have left the Defense Department “pretty much in the stone age as far as IT is concerned,” the nation’s second highest ranking military officer said today.
Marine Gen. James Cartwright, outgoing vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs, said speeding up acquisition cycles is essential if the America is to maintain its military advantage. Keep reading →
Marine Gen. James Cartwright, outgoing vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs, said historical reliance on proprietary technology solutions and antiquated acquisition rules have left the Defense Department “pretty much in the stone age as far as IT is concerned.”
Cartwright spoke about the importance of adapting to social media and moving faster to address cyber threats. Keep reading →
The Office of Financial Research, a new federal agency created as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, is drawing mounting concern over assumptions that it can safeguard vast amounts of consumer information from cyber attacks.
The Office of Financial Research “represents a hacker’s dream and a civil libertarian’s nightmare,” said Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA) at a House subcommittee hearing July 14. Keep reading →