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Obama, Sanders propose boosting solar energy for low, moderate-income Americans

Both the president and a presidential candidate proposed legislation that would subsidize solar panels for low and moderate income citizens.
IBM defends use of temp visa workers

A letter from IBM serves as both a defense of the H-1B program and an argument for its expansion.
Edward Snowden documentary Citizenfour wins Oscar

Edward Snowden shook up the US security establishment with revelations of NSA surveillance
In six months, the White House has replaced its top IT leaders

The White House may be trying to improve its IT operations by aligning itself more with Silicon Valley thinking
Microsoft: Biometrics are the future of Windows 10 security

Microsoft has joined the FIDO Alliance and has added its biometrics technology to the upcoming Windows 10 upgrade
Obama: Tech companies and government must share threat data

In his address at the White House Summit on Cyber Security, the President emphasized that neither government nor the private sector can tackle the problem ...

President's cyber security summit: Share attack info but protect privacy, civil liberties

Participants in the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Friday called for government/private sector information sharing, updated regulations, and improving the trust citizens ...
Hypocrisy and connections help IT outsourcing firms

Infosys and other offshore firms need all the business and political connections they can get as they work to fend off efforts to restrict the ...
Government open data proves a treasure trove for savvy businesses

Hoping to capitalize on free government information, IT leaders are discovering the value -- and vexation -- of converting terabytes of data into new revenue ...