Today, former Microsoft executive, Steven VanRoekel, was announced as the replacement for the inaugural Federal CIO, Vivek Kundra. Kundra announced in June that he would resign this month for a fellowship at Harvard University. VanRoekel was most recently with the U.S. Agency for International Development, after a post as managing director of the of the Federal Communications Commission.
In FY2009 the cost of DoD maintenance amounted to a whopping $83 billion—a substantial portion of which was devoted to the maintenance of 14,000 aircraft. A recent Air Force Times article cited the U.S. Air Force’s plan to purchase up to 40,000 laptops and convert 65,000 of its technical orders (TOs) into “e-tools” digital format [...]
Our nation’s police officers take great risks, and make extraordinary sacrifices, in order to keep America’s streets safe. Many have made the ultimate sacrifice. This week’s groundbreaking of the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, DC formally kicked off an important project to help our citizens honor the fallen, as well as the tireless contributions [...]
Today, we announced a partnership with Reality Mobile to pair the ultra-mobile rugged Toughbook U1 tablet with Reality Mobile’s RealityVision software platform, providing government agencies with improved technology for situational awareness and crisis response.
Rugged technologies play an important role for mobile government workers, and these technologies are in a constant state of evolution. Staying informed of the latest advancements is important to maintain efficiencies, and Federal Computer Week’s “Rugged IT Snapshot” makes this information readily available. The five articles included are infused with valuable industry insight and accounts [...]
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra recently announced the launch of Apps.gov, a GSA-operated Web site that government agencies can use to both install and purchase cloud computing applications. Apps.gov features a multitude of applications designed to help government employees work more productively online.
The current issue of Government Computer News features a detailed GCN Lab review of the Panasonic Toughbook 30, as part of a broader roundup of eight rugged devices. It’s the second time GCN has reviewed the 30 this year, and the results were consistent. “After steam baths, freezing, cooking, vibration and shock, there wasn’t even [...]
The current issue of Government Computer News features an in-depth review of the latest Toughbook® 30 model, by Lab Director John Breeden. It provides an excellent summary of how the latest upgra des, such as a brighter screen with anti-glare and anti-reflective coatings, support government users who require a notebook that will operate under any [...]
The Wall Street Journal ran a piece and posted a video today showing how the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is using Toughbook notebooks as the hub for its mobile command centers. The centers, created using valuable feedback from major disasters (including 9/11), use the most advanced hardware, software, wireless and video technologies available. [...]
Government employees utilize a large number of technologies these days, many of which have rugged features. Despite this trend, there are few reports providing key insights and updates on what’s happening with rugged technology in the public sector. In an effort to address this issue, Panasonic has sponsored Government Computer News’ latest Rugged IT Report. [...]
