Banks need greater cyber defense efforts
In the wake of two banks becoming the victims of a cyber robbery, it has become apparent that new cyber crime threats are emerging.
Contractors get second shot at $22.8B nuclear weapons contract
A GAO decision has reopened the competition for a lucrative contract to maintain and secure U.S. nuclear weapons after the losing bidders filed protests.
Cyber regulations too slow to be implemented
Federal cybersecurity regulations are implemented at a far slower pace than the growth of processing power of computers, which leads to outdated regulations, according to The Foundry.
Cybersecurity is top of mind for U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy is focused on cybersecurity since so many critical systems rely on IT to function and are under constant attack by hackers and foreign governments.
Splunk, Cloudera team to take big data across the enterprise
Splunk and Cloudera have teamed up to offer big data across its enterprise, according to the Wall Street Journal.
HR ripe candidate for big data use
Because of all of the people data that human resources has already collected, it's in a good position to begin using big data, which will help it make better decisions about its business.
Will big data save the world's financial system?
Big data might lend itself to a bigger and better global financial system in the 21st century by applying more analytics to all phases of the financial markets.
Health IT gains a global perspective
Leaders from around the world met at the first Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise World Summit to discuss challenges of advancing patient health care in the digital era, according to European Hospital.
Old tech wastes billions in health care costs
U.S. hospitals using out of date technology waste around $8.3 billion a year, due to lost productivity and increased patient discharge times.
Health IT focus is on interoperability
A great number of hospitals have adopted electronic health record systems, so the focus now should shift to interoperability.
Cloud certification programs might be moving the wrong way
There's a lot of hype around cloud services, boosted by Amazon Web Services' new cloud certification program. Now that their program is out, other cloud providers will follow suit. Is this trend fueled too much by hype?
VMware plans to take their cloud to Australia
After just having opened up their cloud service in the United States, VMware has their sights set overseas, and will first open their cloud to Australia.
When it comes to cloud, focus is on end-user
Now that everybody is adopting the cloud, the real focus is being put on optimizing it for the end-user.
Pentagon report calls out China on cyberattacks, pushes for dialogue
The Pentagon has directly asserted, for the first time, that China's government and military have increasingly conducted computer-based attacks against the United States, according to the Huffington Post.
China hack reveals dam vulnerabilities
Due to a recent hack by China, 8,100 major U.S. dam vulnerabilities were revealed. The Obama Administration needs to get more serious about cyberattacks and countermeasures, according to TribLive.
Maryland, Israel collaborate on cybersecurity business
A partnership established between Maryland and Israel will play off of each others' business strengths in the cybersecurity and life sciences sectors.
Has Facebook taken big data too far?
Big data analytics can be used for a lot of positive, helpful things; however, the privacy issues that come along with big data have always been a concern, especially when it comes to how Facebook uses it.
Should big data be available to everyday users?
With how much big data has grown in recent years, the demand for "data scientists" is on, but the shortage of these professionals could be eliminated if big data were open to average users, Wired.com reports.
Big data has been a 'game changer' in retail
Big data has changed the face of retail, helping retailers optimize their prices, helping them with product placement analysis, and helping with staffing.
Venture capital health IT deals soar in 2013
The number of health IT-related venture capital deals from first quarter fiscal 2012 to first quarter fiscal 2013 have taken an impressive jump, with the number tripling quarter over quarter.
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