CIA invests in analytics firm

In-Q-Tel investment in Narrative Science shows continued interest in tools that can mine vast amounts of data.

Cloud's steady rise not a fad

With cloud computing is steadily on the rise, it's safe to say that it's here to stay. People should accept this market shift so that they are not stranded in the abandoned market of traditional IT later, InfoWorld reported.

IBM acquires cloud computing firm

In a move to bolster its capability to provide cloud as a service, IBM has acquired SoftLayer Technologies.

Encrypt your cloud data

The cloud is not inherently safe, so you should invest in secure technologies, such as encryption, to keep your data safe, USA Today reported.

Army publishes cybersecurity handbook

The U.S. Army has published a handbook that explores on how to address the current cybersecurity challenges it faces and puts the focus on culture and process.

U.S., China to begin cyber talks in July

The United States and China have been planning talks on cyber behavior for a while now, and the first round of talks has been scheduled for July, The New York Times reports.

Cybersecurity: A history lesson from the 1980s

It's important to remember that, despite all of the recent news on cybersecurity, the United States government has been defending our country's online resources since the early 1980s, GCN reports.

China increasingly interested in big data

The Chinese government has expressed interest in increasing its big data capabilities, and many Chinese firms have followed suit, incorporating big data into their strategies.

GE sees big data as big opportunity

General Electric sees big data as a great opportunity for its business because of how much money it could save its customers.

Too much data collection could lead to misconduct

Data on consumer behavior is very valuable to companies who collect it, but it's also very attractive to other businesses and governments, presenting a privacy concern, ZDNet reports.

IT skill sets will need to evolve with the cloud

As the hybrid model of cloud computing becomes dominant, IT skill sets will need to evolve to keep up with it.

SAP hones its focus on its cloud business

Through a management shift, SAP is refocusing its cloud business, according to Reuters.

What will the cloud be like in 10 years?

Cloud computing is still a buzz word in today's market, but what will cloud computing mean in 10 years? InfoWorld takes a look and makes two predictions.

Small businesses increasingly targets of cyberattacks

While hackers might usually target large corporations and government organizations, small businesses are increasingly becoming the targets of such attacks, Technology Spectator reported.

Auburn gets $1M for cybersecurity program

Auburn University has a new cybersecurity program, and is receiving $1 million in state money to help it along.

Columbian cyber startup going global

Easy Solutions, a Columbian cybersecurity startup, is expanding into the global market.

Big data could help more accurately predict weather

Big data is the future of forecasting; using it could help prevent or temper disasters like Superstorm Sandy or the recent devastating tornado that hit Moore, Okla.

Do you have critical big data skills?

Big data has everybody feeling good about the future of technology, but the truth is, only a few professionals actually have the technical "know how" to make use of it. Which skills are hiring managers looking for when it comes to big data?

DISA cancels sole-source data storage contract

DISA has reopened competition for a sole-source contract that calls for the development of a big data cloud service.

Market for Health IT apps to expand 7 percent annually

The health care IT applications market will expand at a rate of 7 percent by 2017, according to Healthcare IT news.