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[ February 2010 ] On the leading edge of medical technology — that’s where the Army Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center likes to be. In this issue, read about TATRC’s latest efforts to improve point-of-care services for patients. There are also articles delving into collaboration through unified comm and high-def video conferencing. Plus, you will find technology tips (on 10G switches and TPM) and product reviews (of the Toughbook 30 and an antibacterial keyboard), along with an interview with Navy CIO Robert Carey.

[ August 2009 ] The federal government is home to numerous colleges and classrooms. Find out how they take advantage of tablet technology. And, if you’re thinking about virtualizing Exchange, be sure to check out what the Air Force has been up to. In the August issue, you will also find tips on installing VMware Fusion, a review of the ThinkPad W700, printer management and bandwidth best practices, and an interview with State Department CIO Susan Swart.

[ June 2009 ] The June issue of FedTech focuses on health IT. It includes several initiatives at agencies, as well as technology trends affecting health IT. There’s also an interview with Vish Sankaran, program director for the Federal Health Architecture. Plus, the magazine offers technical advice on deploying Windows Server Core, preparing for 802.11n networks, taking advantage of high-availability storage and making use of disk-to-disk-to-tape backups.

[ March 2009 ] With virtualization taking root in data centers across government, agencies are taking a keen look at what it takes to secure these environments. In this issue of FedTech, the cover story offers lessons learned by agencies when it comes to protecting data that resides on VMs. We pick up the virtualization topic further in articles about Microsoft’s Hyper-V and reining in IT spending. In addition, this issue has a Q&A with Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sorenson, the Army’s CIO, and best-practice articles on deploying NAC and buying through SEWP.

[ November 2008 ] Virtualization and disaster recovery pair up well for agencies: In this issue, find out how the Los Alamos National Lab and other agencies consolidated servers and created DR environments as part of these initiatives. You will also find Tech Tips on mass notification, extending PC life and desktop video conferencing. The Best Practices cover security metrics, Vista, IP cameras and WAN optimization. Plus, there’s a Q&A with GSA CIO Casey Coleman.

[ August 2008 ] IT anywhere, anytime. By rolling out thin-client infrastructures, that's exactly the approach many agencies are headed. Learn how and also read about tips for achieving VOIP ROI, techniques for optimizing WAN throughput and gaining the upper hand on power management.

[ May 2008 ] Are you busy greening your data center? If so or if your agency’s on the verge, this issue of FedTech offers both tech tips and real-world examples of agencies that are in the vanguard on reducing their data centers’ energy consumption. Also in the issue, you will find an interview with Education CIO William Vajda; pointers on protecting data at rest, FDCC and e-discovery best practices; and lessons learned by SSA when rolling out VoIP across the agency.

[ February 2008 ] Five CISOs divulge what they need to keep federal systems secure. Also in the February issue: Women in government IT reveal what makes their federal experiences unique. Find ways to make telecommuting work for you. Take a closer look at Hyper-V, the hypervisor built into Windows Server 2008. Read a first-person account from HUD CIO Lisa Schlosser, on deployment with the National Guard in Kuwait. And learn about future archiving options that holographic storage could offer.

[ November 2007 ] Smart ideas: Where do they come from and how can your agency take advantage of them? In this issue of FedTech, you will learn about ways agencies are spearheading innovative technology use — from embracing clever ideas from everyone in your organization to developing self-healing, portable network nodes.

[ August 2007 ] Thumb-size portable storage is a catch-22. On one hand, it makes transporting data easy for every end user. On the other hand, the ease of use presents a security challenge. In the August issue of FedTech, learn ways to make the most of USB drives and protect your networks and data. The issue also includes several additional articles offering IT security tips. And there’s a feature story on health-care workers in Africa using mobile apps on phones to gather patient data and get treatment advice.

[ May 2007 ] Can RFID keep counterfeit drugs out of the medication supply chain? In this issue, read about why the FDA thinks so and its push for a production-to-sale tracking system. There are also articles about building a network infrastructure for the Navajo Nation and rebuilding one in Iraq. Plus, you can learn pointers on weaving EA and systems development into an investment framework, applying automated checklists to security configurations and using thin clients to improve TCO.

[ February 2007 ] Ready for SOA? In this issue, learn best-practice tips from agencies that have begun rolling out Web services and service-oriented architectures. HSPD-12 implementations typically come in three flavors, and the February FedTech details the advantages and potential pitfalls of each. Also, pick up some practical pointers on security from your peers in state and local and even international governments.

[ November 2006 ] With the Lines of Business efforts pushing agencies to migrate to shard-services centers, learn tips and best practices for a smooth cutover of financial management apps. Also in the November issue of FedTech, read how technology will be able to help federal and local law enforcement reopen long-cold, civil-rights-era cases. Take a tour of the security benefits and other new features offered by Windows Vista, and read up on how to use storage provisioning. This issue's Q&A: DOD’s Dr. Margaret Myers.

[ August 2006 ] Don't let budget woes hold up your project; get pointers in the August issue of FedTech on the best ways to rein in those IT dollars. There are also insights from DISA's Lt. Gen. Charles E. Croom on smart planning and three federal IT chiefs’'suggestions for managing projects smarter. There's also a story on how to make the most from performance-based contracting and another on implementing tiered storage.

[ May 2006 ] World-class Web service — it's a goal of all agencies. In the May issue of FedTech, read about how GSA is leading the charge. Also, learn how to craft a sound IT succession plan, find tips on securing telework and discover new methods for improving IT service. There's also a Q&A interview with OMB Chief Architect Richard R. Burk and expert advice on IPv6 and program management training.

[ February 2006 ] Make IP convergence work for your agency — learn the tricks from agencies who've made the leap. If you need to relocate your data center, read our primer on the dos and don'ts of moving IT. Also in the February issue of FedTech, find tips on how to be a 360-degree manager, how to leverage IT for customer support and how to make your systems investments measure up.

[ November 2005 ] The government's chockfull of best IT practices, and making it easy for agencies to share them is the goal of the CIO Council. Read how a pair of CIOs is leading this charge. Also in the November issue of FedTech, learn how Labor led the charge to green for e-gov on the PMA scorecard, how a Justice-DHS XML initiative could improve data sharing governmentwide and how to build an effective Exhibit 300.

[ August 2005 ] HHS' Charles Havekost and the Navy’s Dave Wennergren don't want the government's best IT practices to be like proverbial trees falling in the forest and no one hearing about them. Read in the August issue of FedTech about their work for the CIO Council to make sure agencies not only know about best practices but share them. Find out also about XML governmentwide data-sharing efforts, how to save on your next IT buy through trade-in programs and some tricks for building a better business case.

[ May 2005 ] Is your agency ready to handle the back-end management of data for governmentwide smart cards? Find out in the May issue of Fed Tech. You can also learn how agencies are brushing up their online training skills, where the government stands on expanding telework initiatives and about a Veterans Affairs program to offer information technology jobs to wounded vets returning home from the Iraq war.

[ February 2005 ] From its thought-provoking columns to spotlights on IT in the trenches, each issue of Fed Tech magazine focuses on best practices and lessons learned that support decision makers in the public sector. The magazine covers the programs and policies, as well as the trends, news and analysis that demonstrate how technology tools, processes and people are transforming federal government.

[ September 2004 ] The highlights of the September 2004 issue of Fed Tech include how to create a solid business plan to receive federal IT funding; federal agencies’ use of competitive sourcing to achieve success in the President’s Management Agenda; an in-depth examination of proven strategies for recruiting and retaining talented workers; and the U.S. General Services Administration’s use of the customer relationship management process to help federal agencies achieve their objectives.

[ June 2004 ] During the next few months, federal agencies will report on the 25 Quicksilver initiatives, accounting for how well they succeeded against well-specified goals. The newly revamped business case should reduce the amount of political maneuvering that has waylaid progress in the past and cut the time required to get things done. FedTech chronicles the dramatic pace of change within the federal sector.

[ March 2004 ] In its premiere issue, FedTech magazine focuses on topics of critical concern to federal government officials. The articles explain how to achieve excellent ratings in the President’s Management Agenda, fortify networks against attacks, build a business case for technology funding, and make IT procurement and maintenance environmentally friendly. There are also insightful interviews with Steve Cooper, Homeland Security CIO, and Rep. Bob Ney, who chairs the House Administration Committee.