Report: Virtualization Still Just Chatter or Catching Hold

Early December, Quest Software released information following a survey that labeled cost savings, user demand and expectations and managing a mobile workforce as driving forces behind moving to virtual servers. 

To Quest, the findings solidified the idea that server and desktop virtualization were moving into production instead of just being a concept. This conclusion is not…

Into the Next Frontier: Drones to be Smaller, Better, Closer to Home

Drones have widely been used overseas in war and surveillance efforts, but now they could make an appearance closer to one’s house. 

Alastair Leithead of BBC, reported that while the U.S. has thousands of drones in use and spends billions in their development, it is still looking at ways to advance the drone race.

The “drone…

Contractors Fuel, Provide Personnel for US’ Worldwide Proliferation of Drones, Bases

More civilian contractors are working directly with the U.S. military and CIA to gather intelligence and execute offensive strikes as the U.S. continues to expand the number of drones it operates around the world.

Many of these contractors are helping drive the U.S.’ demand for their personnel by rapidly evolving drone technologies and capabilities, working in tandem with the U.S. to develop a global network…

Cybersecurity Insurance to be Considered by Small Businesses

Companies are taking any and every precaution to protect their information from cyber attackers.

The Washington Post recently reported that while data loss decreased from last year, breaches have reached their highest numbers due to cyber criminals attacking smaller businesses.

Matt Cullina, chief executive of business and data risk management firm Identity Theft 911,…

DHS Keeping Watchful Eye on Social Media, Storing Information

The Department of Homeland Security announced last month it was looking into how it could use Twitter as an intelligence tool and how to monitor social media networks.

DHS is now creating accounts to monitor site activity and establish an archiving system for the information it gathers, ABC News reports.

“The…

Global Research Program Selects Cisco Solution for Remote Communication

The Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation research program has selected Cisco’s Telepresence Movi to help meet demand for global video conferencing solutions, Cisco announced today.

ESPA is dedicated to research that aims to improve understanding of the way ecosystems function, the services they provide and their relationship with the political economy and sustainable growth.

ESPA is a global project…

International Cyber Arms Bazaar Demonstrates Depth US Must Go for Cybersecurity

Earlier this month, a diverse crowd of government agents, private developers and hackers from around the world gathered at a Hilton in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, to get a firsthand look at some of the world’s most cutting edge cyber warfare and surveillance technologies.

According to Bloomberg news, the “Wiretapper’s Ball,” codename for the ISS World trade…

New Boeing-Built Army Drone Features 1.8 Gigapixel Camera

The U.S. Army recently announced it is preparing to deploy three Boeing-built A 160 Hummingbird drones in mid 2012.

According to the announcement, the Hummingbird significantly differs from its predecessors, as it is designed much like a helicopter and can perform vertical takeoffs/landings, and possesses hovering capabilities.

The drones will also be equipped with the 

CBP Receives Predator B Aircraft

Customs and Border Protection recently received the Predator B unmanned aircraft at the National Air Security Operations Center in Sierra Vista, Ariz. This is the second unmanned aircraft in supplemental budget provisions identified in August 2010.

CBP’s unmanned aircraft systems operate under several FAA-approved certificates of authorization that enable CBP to…

McAfee Says Top Cyber Threats in 2012 Include Mobile Devices, Unified Cyber Warfare

Prior to the mid to late 1980’s, desktop computers in both the home and workplace were virtually non-existent; however, after the development of the World Wide Web in the early 1990’s, the virtual computing began to solidify as a staple in everyday life.

Today, computers have dramatically evolved from their distant relatives from the 80’s, 90’s and even early…