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DoD grants network access to Android, BlackBerry 10 devices

The Pentagon's mobile plan includes device approvals that will involve some up-front costs. The expectation is those costs will be quickly offset by eliminating the inefficiency of the slow, stovepiped and outdated approaches that have characterized DoD mobility up until now.

Tags: DoD , mobile computing , technology , Android , Damien Pickart , Robert Wheeler , cybersecurity , Jared Serbu

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DoD's new plan promises speedy approval of commercial mobile devices

The Pentagon's commercial device implementation plan, made public Tuesday, aims at near-term implementation of a new generation of mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads and Android handhelds and tablets on both classified and unclassified networks.

Tags: DoD , technology , mobile computing , John Hickey , Robert Wheeler , DISA , Jared Serbu , Apple , Android , cybersecurity , mobile device management

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Federal Drive Interviews -- Feb. 4, 2013

Terry Weaver, president of Weaver Consulting, discusses an overhauled version of Section 508 regulations. Jamison Cush, chief editor of TechTarget's Technology Guide, talks about the new BlackBerry Z-10. Tom Lee, director of Sunlight Labs, explains what's behind "Docket Wrench," a new tool to make it easier to track actions related to proposed rules.

Tags: Terry Weaver , Weaver Consulting , Section 508 , Access Board , Jamison Cush , Tech Target , Tom Lee , Sunlight Labs , Sunlight Foundation , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , DoD , DoD Report , Federal Drive

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Column: Confessions of a BlackBerry lover

Starting a new relationship can be hard, especially if it begins with the breakup of a long-time companion. As more federal agencies dump their old BlackBerry smartphones and transition to the iPhone or Android-based devices, some managers are finding it difficult to make the switch.

Tags: mobile , Gov 3.0: Its Mobile , Lisa Wolfe , technology , iPhone , apps

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Adapting to changing technology

Appian Chief Technology Officer Mike Beckley talks about the business strategies that have helped his company grow.
April 10, 2012

Tags: technology , Appian , Michael Beckley , cloud computing , Gartner , social media , Starbucks , UPS , Nokia , ajax based code , Case management system , Procurement Data Standard , iPhone , iPad , John Gilroy , Federal Tech Talk

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DISA shuts down Internet access for Pentagon employees

The Defense Information Systems Agency shut down Internet access and BlackBerry service for Pentagon employees Thursday morning.

Tags: DoD , DISA , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Internet access

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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 , Android , Paul Everton , smartphone , Barbara Mikulski , Eric Cantor , Congress

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Obama has plenty to consider before hitting the 'send' button

It seems likely that Obama will use e-mail, and he will use a BlackBerry to send it.

Tags: technology , Barack Obama , IT security , records management , John Podesta , CDW-G , Los Angeles Times , Josh Mulloy , mobile devices

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Army to transform through apps

Service CIO Lt. Gen. Jeff Sorenson details how the Army will judge and award $30,000 in prize money to soldiers and civilian employees under the Apps for the Army program. Up to 100 contestants can submit apps in one of eight categories. The Army will announce the winners in August.

Tags: technology , Jeff Sorenson , Army , DISA , Peter Corbett , Apple , Google , Apps for Army , race , Forge.mil , innovation , Web 2.0

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Securing Your Cell

Nick Magliato
CEO
Trust Digital
April 7th, 2009

Tags: tech , cell phone security , Nick Magliato , Trust Digital ,

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