FEMA releases preparedness app in time for hurricane
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced a new mobile application for disaster preparedness on Android, but some users apparently were confused by an apparent rogue application, also available from Android.
Laptops in the classroom: tool or time-waster?
The rising use of laptops and mobile devices in class raises new policy questions and ancient philosophical debates.
4 myths busted about mobile devices
Federal agencies considering mobile applications should avoid these common myths that might limit their potential, a GSA official said.
VA adds tablets to contracting vehicle
The Veterans Affairs Department has added amendments to an upcoming major procurement vehicle to specify several types of tablets and light laptop computers it may want to buy.
Do agencies need a platform to share info on iPad deployments?
A USDA IT manager suggests more collaboration is needed between agencies on the basics of iPad deployments.
RIM to lay off 2,000 workers
In the face of floundering smart phone interest Research In Motion announces it is laying off more than 10 percent of it workforce.
FDA proposes regulating mobile health apps
For the first time, federal regulators are scrutinizing the mobile health applications market.
Planning for FOSE 2011? Here's a primer.
The expo and conference, July 19-21 at the Washington Convention Center, will present a smorgasbord of innovative technologies and products, and techniques for applying them to government.
Is a government love affair with the iPad about to begin?
Washington Technology's sister publication Federal Computer Week spoke with some avid tablet users in the federal government about how they use their tablets and how these still-new devices are likely to change the game.
Challenge IBM's Watson, see the best mobile apps and more at FOSE
On the FOSE 2011 show floor, you can match wits with Watson, hang out at the BlackBerry Lounge, spend time at the Mobile Apps Theater and take in a full roster of live demonstrations.
Raytheon broadband award scores nation's firsts
Raytheon Co. has won the nation's initial competitive Public Safety Long Term Evolution contract, the first under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program for recipients of the FCC's 700 MHz Broadband Waiver.
Contractors face their own cloud demons
More companies are turning to the cloud for infrastructure and applications, what can their transition teach the rest of us?
Not everyone was ga-ga over SSA's baby name mobile app
Judging by reader comments, the Social Security Administration's new Baby Name Playroom mobile application should get a time out instead of a gold star, but a GSA official disagrees.
Could RIM really be on its way out?
Reports say RIM may be on its last legs, but we aren't writing them off just yet.
Air Force signs contract with General Dynamics to provide top brass with secure smart phones
Spectra Edge handheld phones feature encryption approved by the National Security Agency.
SAP's strategy shaped by 3 megatrends
Company's leadership sees technology feeding a revolution in how the world, including government, operates.
General Dynamics acquires wireless networking equipment maker
General Dynamics Corp. is acquiring Fortress Technologies Inc., a provider of secure wireless networking equipment for the U.S. military and other government customers. The value of the cash deal was not announced.
Honeywell pays almost $500M for mobile networking, satellite commo firm
Honeywell International Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to pay approximately $491 million to acquire EMS Technologies Inc., a provider of connectivity solutions for mobile networking, rugged mobile computers and satellite communications.
Marines go shopping for $880M worth of new computers
The Marine Corps is planning to spend $880 million to buy more than 400,000 desktop and laptop computers as well as a smaller number of commercial and rugged tablet computers through a five-year Marine Corps Common Hardware Suite procurement contract.
HP CEO pledges $2B for cloud deployments
Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO reveals plans to ramp up its cloud, mobility and enterprise software offerings.
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