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Android releases security-enhanced version

Thanks to the National Security Agency, there is now a security enhanced version of Android. This project is designed for agencies with strict access-control policies, such as the Defense Department.

Tags: mobile , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , In Depth , Francis Rose

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DoD approves first-ever Android devices

The Defense Information Systems Agency has granted approval for Android-based mobile devices to connect to DoD networks, provided they're secured using a specific set of guidelines

Tags: DoD , technology , cybersecurity , Dell , Good Technology , Google , Apple , iOS , smartphones , mobile , Chris Roberts , DISA , STIG , Jared Serbu

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Hackers target Androids, Angry Birds

Attackers uploaded malware-laden copies of popular apps, such as Angry Birds. While Google removed the apps from its online store, more than 14,000 users downloaded them.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , cyber attack , Angry Birds

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Mobile device pilots giving Census a look into the future

The bureau hired Agilex under a four-year, $6.4 million contract to provide application development and technical support for field workers to use tablet computers. Census field workers will receive one of three different tablets for conducting actual surveys for the bureau and other federal agencies.

Tags: technology , contracting , Census , Brian McGrath , Agilex , mobile computing , Apple , Google , Microsoft , iPad , cybersecurity , mobile , mobile device management , Jason Miller , Ira Entis

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VA's mobile strategy aims for flexibility, multiple devices

The Veterans Affairs Department wants to hedge its bets when it comes to its planned rollout of up to 100,000 tablet devices. IT leaders worry about the unpredictability of the mobile technology landscape, and don't want to spend millions to develop apps for a platform that risks being superseded by a competitor.

Tags: VA , mobile , technology , IT , smartphones , mobile devices , Windows , Apple , iPhone , iPad , Roger Baker , Jerry Davis , AFCEA Health IT Day 2011 , health IT , Jared Serbu

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Smartphone app directly links Congress to voters

One man's goal to use technology to highlight government transparency allows voters to communicate directly with politicians about the policies they pass.

Tags: VisibleVote , iPhone , BlackBerry , Paul Everton , smartphone , Barbara Mikulski , Eric Cantor , Congress

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Research firm: Smartphone security market booming

The global market for such products is expected to grow by 44 percent a year before reaching some $3 billion in 2016.

Tags: cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , smartphones , BlackBerry , iPhone

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Managing mobile technology at your agency

Host John Gilroy will talk about different mobile operating systems, and how to manage them with MaaS360's Jeff Ward and Josh Lambert.
September 27, 2011

Tags: technology , mobile applications , mobile technology , BlackBerry , smart phone , iPad , Microsoft Windows , symbian , iOS , maas360 , cloud computing , Network World , jeff ward , josh lambert , John Gilroy , Federal Tech Talk

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Handling business process management

Host John Gilroy is joined by Michael Beckley, chief technology officer, at Appian. They will talk about how business process management has changed and what you can do to stay ahead of those changes.
July 19, 2011(Encore presentation August 30, 2011),

Tags: contracting , business process management , cloud computing , enterprise architecture , collaboration , smart phones , Appian , Michael Beckley , iPhone , iPad , ipod touch , BlackBerry , John Gilroy , Federal Tech Talk , mobile technology , tempo

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VA sets Oct. 1 as smartphone approval day

Agency CIO Roger Baker said he plans to let employees use mobile devices on the VA network starting in fiscal 2012. He's leaning toward the bring-your-own-device approach, but details still need to be finalized. Baker said VA also will update its mobile computing policy.

Tags: technology , Roger Baker , VA , mobile devices , cybersecurity , mobile computing , iPhone , BlackBerry , Jason Miller

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