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Case Study
iPad App Helps Forest Service Distribute Maps for Firefighters
The U.S. Forest Service deploys a mobile map application for firefighters and emergency responders to use in the field and for tactical planning.
Feature
Cybercrime 'Much Bigger Than al Qaeda' in the US
Security experts confirm concern outlined by US Department of Homeland Security Secretary in recent speech
Video
Assange Granted Political Asylum in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian government granted Julian Assange political asylum in hopes of preventing extradition to Sweden, where he is suspected of committing sexual offences.
NASA's Rover Curiosity Lands on Mars
NASA's Curiosity lands on Mars at the start of a ground-breaking two-year mission.
European Parliament Rejects ACTA Treaty
Members of the European Parliament conclusively rejected the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement on Wednesday. In a vote hailed by digital civil liberties groups as a huge victory for citizens, the bill went down by 478 votes to 39.
News
Pentagon Accuses China Government, Military of Cyberattacks
China's government and military appear to be directly involved in cyberattacks against the U.S., according to a report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Government of Maharashtra Chooses VMware for Its MahaGov Cloud
It will enable a cloud platform for state departments to roll out e-governance initiatives.
Reporters Without Borders Slams Five Nations for Spying on Media, Activists
The press freedom advocate called for more harmonized controls over the export of spying technology
Opinion
What is UID Good For?
What’s the point of the government's UID project? It is neither unique, nor does it provide an ID. It only fuels the government’s Big Brother ambitions.
Exclusive | Manoj Chugh: For Content Regulation the Answer Lies in Self-regulation
From blocking of websites to increased hacktivism, content regulation and the response from people is at an all-time high for which Manoj Chugh, Regional President (APJ), EMC Corporation advocates self-regulation.
Minimum Internet Speed of 2Mbps: Long Way To Go
National Telecom Policy 2012 redefines minimum broadband speed as 2Mbps, unleashes double-edged sword.
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