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Bringing big data down to size
September 15, 2021 | NewsThe Department of Energy is investing $13.7 million in projects that will address the challenges of moving, storing and processing the massive datasets.
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How data, analytics and AI power public health
| NewsAdvances in immunization information systems and contact tracing are a few example of progress made during the pandemic that will set the tone for years to come.
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Rapid digitalization may leave smart cities open to cyberattacks
| NewsSiloed systems and insufficient commitment to cybersecurity fundamentals can expose vulnerabilities even in the current infrastructure, a new report says.
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Cybercriminals use pandemic to attack schools and colleges
| NewsThanks to unsafe devices, distracted security staff and COVID-inspired phishing schemes, cyberattacks have hit schools and colleges harder than any other industry during the pandemic.
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How the pandemic taught agencies to accept and adapt
September 14, 2021 | NewsA group of IT leaders got together to discuss how agencies responded to the changes forced by the pandemic, what challenges they faced and how they broke through old barriers to deliver better citizens services.
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Energy Star updating data center efficiency scores
| NewsTo drive energy efficiency improvements among U.S. data centers, the Environmental Protection Agency has updated its Energy Star certification for data storage products and will be revising its 1-100 Energy Star score for data centers.
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Conklin checks in as CIO at the world’s largest library
| NewsJudith Conklin, newly installed CIO at the Library of Congress, talks about remote work infrastructure, continuity of operations and upgrades to essential services.
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Mind the development talent gap: A low-to-high approach
| NewsIf developers code on the “low,” or unclassified, side they can leverage al the best practices, tools and talent available without the need for a fully classified environment. The trick is converting that low-side development to a classified environment in… Read More »
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Hawaii unwraps voluntary digital vaccination record
| NewsHawaii has become the latest state to allow residents to upload and verify their COVID-19 vaccination status.
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Security certifications, prior experience stymie cyber hiring
September 13, 2021 | NewsA cybersecurity workforce with a range of backgrounds and experiences is a more effective one, but expensive certifications and limited entry-level opportunities are keeping candidates away, experts say.