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Soldier avatars to drive down testing costs
April 14, 2016 | NewsThe Army could soon be turning to avatars as a less expensive alternative for testing everything from military gear to medical applications.
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Why you may not be getting the most out of the hybrid cloud
| NewsA successful hybrid cloud gives agencies the flexibility to change quickly how their data is stored.
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How NGA assists in disaster response
| NewsThe National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s disaster response office often provides federal, state and local responders with their first look at a disaster.
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LA maps its trash troubles
| NewsThe Los Angeles CleanStat program will help target additional resources to communities with the greatest need.
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FAA opens data to spur innovation
April 13, 2016 | NewsThe Federal Aviation Administration is making more data available to create innovative products that improve safety and efficiency.
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Putting cybersecurity culture in the spotlight
| NewsA panel of chief information security officers discussed how they make employees part of the agency’s cybersecurity defense.
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GAO takes IRS to task over security weaknesses
| NewsInconsistent application of agencywide security controls puts taxpayer information at risk, the Government Accountability Office said.
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Is the government’s embrace of open source going off track?
| NewsClarifications to the draft Federal Sourcing Policy would ensure that government-off-the-shelf solutions are not encouraged over commercial solutions.
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Congressman sees broader role for DHS in state and local cyber efforts
| NewsRep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) says a reorganized "cyber infrastructure protection" division could serve as a valuable resource and central point of contact.
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Can your smartphone drive your car?
April 12, 2016 | NewsBy adding a laser sensor to a smartphone, researchers at MIT created a low-cost device that can deliver the high-resolution distance sensing required for robotic navigation.