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Steady Progress Toward BYOD

Governments take a measured approach toward widespread use of personal devices on public-sector networks. ...more

Telework Thrives as Mobility Grows

Agencies save millions and have happier workers as telework programs mature. ...more

Next-Generation Tech Gets Agencies Ready for Enterprise

As they consolidate, agencies build out enterprise data centers with the latest technologies. ...more

Biometric Identifiers Such as Fingerprints, Irises and DNA Expanding with New Technology

Using multiple characteristics increases accuracy. ...more
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How to Repel Notebook Thieves

Theft-prevention technologies not only guard against mobile devices being stolen, but they also can erase sensitive data if a theft occurs. ...more

Strategies for Preventing a Data Breach

Follow these tips to maintain control of mission-critical information. ...more

Why Big Data Is a Big Deal for Government

Government can make great use of the vast quantities of data it produces, but it must overcome some barriers first. ...more

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Penn Police Cars Get Tech Face-Lift

For any public-safety organization, technology rollouts hinge on reducing downtime. Discover how the Pennsylvania State Police kept a Panasonic Toughbook install to four hours per vehicle.

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White Paper: Continuous Monitoring of Information Security

Automated measurement, reporting and alerting can improve the effectiveness of security...

White Paper: Efficient I.T. in the Tight Budget Era

Focusing on key areas, such as virtualization, mobile computing and document management,...

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Why Big Data Is a Big Deal for Government

Government can make great use of the vast...

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Target the Network for Energy Efficiency

Deploying new gear and reducing the number of connections decreases the power draw. ...more

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Product Review: HP 2520-8G-PoE Switch Delivers Video

This Power over Ethernet switch proves well suited for voice, video and wireless deployment. ...more

Network Management Software »

5 Tips for Using a Protocol Analyzer

This troubleshooting tool is tops for diagnosing what ails the network. ...more

Switches »

5 Signs Your Network Needs an Upgrade

Local government IT leaders detail common drivers of network equipment refresh. ...more

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Make the Move to Managed Switches

Organizations opt for managed switches to enjoy reliability, redundancy and future-proofing. ...more

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Private Eyes

Learn how to keep video conferencing sessions safe from interlopers. ...more

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5 Tips for Optimizing Load Balancers

Keep your website running smoothly. ...more

Network Optimization »

Review: Cisco WAVE 294

WAN optimization appliance speeds application delivery to branch offices. ...more

Collaboration »

The Advantages Of Sharing IT Initiatives With Neighboring Jurisdictions

Jurisdictions stretch resources by collaborating across boundaries. ...more

Ethernet »

Why Switching to 10 Gig Ethernet Pays Off

Governments upgrade their networks to handle advanced applications. ...more

Switches »

Tidy Up with Iogear’s KVM System

Iogear’s KVM console gives your data center a professional appearance. ...more

Wi-Fi »

VoWLAN Handsets Improve Communication

Mobile handsets can ensure crystal-clear, reliable communication. ...more

Infrastructure Optimization

Review: NComputing's M300 Thin Client Kit Bridges the Gap

The PC-sharing kit provides enterprise-class features for small and medium-sized...

How to Avoid AppLocker’s Lockdown Limitations

Learn what this Windows authorization and prevention program can and can’t do.

Security

Strategies for Preventing a Data Breach

Follow these tips to maintain control of mission-critical information.

Four Tips for Securing a Network DMZ

Follow this advice to lock down high-risk servers.

Storage

NAS Creates Lots of Storage in a Small Space

Network-attached storage devices can fulfill the needs of both large and small...

States and Localities Share Disaster Recovery Lessons Learned

Last year's onslaught of natural disasters put organizations' COOP plans to the...

Networking

Target the Network for Energy Efficiency

Deploying new gear and reducing the number of connections decreases the power draw.

Product Review: HP 2520-8G-PoE Switch Delivers Video

This Power over Ethernet switch proves well suited for voice, video and wireless...

Mobile

How to Repel Notebook Thieves

Theft-prevention technologies not only guard against mobile devices being stolen, but...

How to Set Up a Mobile Management Plan That Works

A solid mobile-device policy and management platform can mitigate risk and ease...

Hardware & Software

How to Repel Notebook Thieves

Theft-prevention technologies not only guard against mobile devices being stolen, but...

Review: NComputing's M300 Thin Client Kit Bridges the Gap

The PC-sharing kit provides enterprise-class features for small and medium-sized...