Apps.gov Raises Priority for Reliable Mobile Broadband

Federal CIO Vivek Kundra recently announced the launch of Apps.gov, a GSA-operated Web site that government agencies can use to both install and purchase cloud computing applications. Apps.gov features a multitude of applications designed to help government employees work more productively online. For example, the “office tools and suites” section of the site includes word [...]

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Toughbook 30 Endures GCN Rugged Testing without a Scratch

The current issue of Government Computer News features a detailed GCN Lab review of the Panasonic Toughbook 30, as part of a broader roundup of eight rugged devices. It’s the second time GCN has reviewed the 30 this year, and the results were consistent. “After steam baths, freezing, cooking, vibration and shock, there wasn’t even [...]

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Webcast Explores Rugged Computers in Military Heavy Vehicles

On Sept. 14-16, soldiers from around the country will gather at IDGA’s 2nd Annual Heavy Vehicles Summit to explore the latest advancements in heavy vehicle technology.  Before the summit begins, I would encourage them (as well as anyone in the military) to watch this Webcast discussing a key component of today’s heavy vehicles:  mobile computers. [...]

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Pulling Back the Mil-Spec Curtain

If you actually take the time to read the entire MIL-STD-810F standards document (commonly shortened to Mil-Spec), you will probably find it difficult to stay awake, much less decipher how it applies to specific products.  It’s no wonder then, that there is a lot of confusion as to how these standards should be considered when [...]

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GCN Puts the Toughbook 30 to the Test

The current issue of Government Computer News features an in-depth review of the latest Toughbook® 30 model, by Lab Director John Breeden.  It provides an excellent summary of how the latest upgrades, such as a brighter screen with anti-glare and anti-reflective coatings, support government users who require a notebook that will operate under any conditions. [...]

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New Rugged IT Report: Rugged Technologies Have Tremendous Impact on Government Workers

Government employees utilize a large number of technologies these days, many of which have rugged features.  Despite this trend, there are few reports providing key insights and updates on what’s happening with rugged technology in the public sector. In an effort to address this issue, Panasonic has sponsored Government Computer News’ latest Rugged IT Report. [...]

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Technology Getting a Boost in the Battlefield

With plans underway to increase the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, many of the technologies that were used in Iraq have been transferred and adapted for that region.  TIME reporter Kris Osborn covered this trend recently, highlighting Task Force ODIN (Observe, Detect, Identify and Neutralize) in particular.  ODIN is a system designed to prevent insurgents [...]

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