Wednesday, June 27, 2012

[californiadisasters] FW: Government Computer News - 10 best federal mobile apps incl. WISER for Emergency Responders



If you have a BlackBerry, Smartphone (Android OS), or iPhone, this might be a useful resource to use when you are deployed and do not have access to the internet through other means.   I subscribe to this publication, it's a great pub.  Check out the hyperlinks beneath the article below.

 

WISER Wireless Information for Emergency Responders

http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/45717/?lang=en

 

Platforms: Blackberry, iOS, Android

Usefulness: 9

Ease of Use: 5

Coolness Factor: 9

 

Not many apps can actually save a life, but the National Institutes of Health’s Wireless Information For Emergency Responders, or WISER, could do just that, and may have already done so since it was released last year. Tested on the BlackBerry OS, it’s also available for the Apple iOS and the Android platform.

 

Although a bit more difficult to use than most apps, WISER is really designed for hazmat teams and other first responders who would presumably take the time to become proficient with it before using it in the field. The app is a searchable application with information about such topics as how to safely handle and dispose of radioactive Cesium, or what symptoms to look for when determining whether people have been exposed to a certain toxin. It also includes access to the Hazardous Substances Databank maintained by the National Library of Medicine.

 

There is a lot of information that can be found, which might explain the somewhat difficult interface. However, in terms of usefulness, you can’t get too much higher if you happen to be a first responder. The general public can probably find less detailed apps that explain things like first aid a bit better, but for first responders, clear a space in the tool belt for this one.

 

GCN MOBILE 6/27/2012

 

Welcome to GCN Mobile, a monthly newsletter on integrating and leveraging mobile technology in government. We'll look at mobile security requirements, apps, BYOD, telework and more, giving you what you need to get the most out of mobile in your agency.

 

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The 10 best federal mobile apps

 

Agencies are building digital government one app at a time. Here's a look at the best of the current crop.

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?s=decd13044547982b03be60f3fa57bf70111fdf2b9f99bf48d513d309d77d61e2dc1db1a6180649a9

 

Microsoft Surface: Is this the tablet for government?

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?s=decd13044547982bc6c1ddf7911ce4de8f638c0945dff3a40595911a42a307ea1e1f2ce51419f0f4

 

DISA to begin pilot programs of DOD mobile network

http://click.1105newsletters.com/qs=decd13044547982be57174dd16626c6c522ff3a3ad132b40e560055575ce4c9efb4c8e8705ecee76

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IN THE NEWS

 

Latest in Army training: How to write your own apps

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=decd13044547982bc0597ac9b1475cceab5ce6cca2f1f01ed50d0847eeb170684299f65a46225eb3

 

 

NASA: Moving to mobile is win-win

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=decd13044547982be7891fb9ce725bd6a2ab8202b2c771d71ef1795cfc8cc9177c7dcc72ffa5f7e9

 

Mobile security: The old ways don't cut it http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=decd13044547982b465d13e765db042d5a8be94555c90fd57fa6322d6c0fb25e3dabd0244136b49f

 

Obama aims to boost broadband deployment, app development

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=decd13044547982bfcae291c86c488af2a11ed8c7cbd1d3274e1e43f7410792bf663db9015c78660

 

AT&T launches mobile interpreting service for government

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=ac3075be23e913d466707a193057180566bfbc96d2f8aeacceef761a1780db903a42b0dbedb12a34

 

FCC inundated with mobile-device approval requests

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=ac3075be23e913d4840aad04083c72461526043ced451c1868ec2000fbd1b1bdece4f6c53effe62e

 

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SPONSOR: Cisco

Cisco BYOD for Government: More Devices Simply and Securely Connected

 

Employees, contractors, and constituents expect to connect to the network with different devices, regardless of who owns the devices. Enable them to work their way on any device, anywhere while affording IT the controls to contain costs, ensure security and capacity, and prevent data loss. Simply, securely, connected.

 

Learn More.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

 

Fugitives, beware: FBI's Most Wanted list goes mobile

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=ac3075be23e913d4713878f85bc03e26a4ce26b24b1c9be5176bb61cc08ad69de532f527bdf39aa7

 

Popular DOD desktop app ready for mobile devices

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=ac3075be23e913d4e816f107480873d00164f5241048b03ce19199a87af985475c95f67987768d55

 

NIST issues guide to fixing the holes in Bluetooth

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=ac3075be23e913d4f21be814432ac0551e1328590518c6cdcd7e1f6364fc54ad6cdd4d3ef9e775c2

 

How BlackBerry holds onto government users

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=ac3075be23e913d4cb41db231bdb06f591cb9c35e836ed3059833677bf7f1daa6f04a44ed6c87857

 

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 

INFORMATION SECURITY REPORT

Tools for Protection

In 1105 Government Information Group's survey, respondents were asked to select tools they turn to most to help reduce risks associated with information security threats. Firewalls, virtual private network services, along with anti-malware, anti-spam, encryption, authentication, content filtering, intrusion detection and continuous monitoring topped the list of tools protecting government resources.

Learn more here.

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=645dcb9df9bafcb8f6134d9c57f573e5dc1007c0502354184289fa5020446b091100fe0661aa2185

 

CLOUD REPORT

4 Trends Bound To Shape Agency Communications The integration of multiple types of communication - including IP telephony, e-mail and instant messaging - into a unified and cohesive communication experience continues to grow. Smart phones, tablet PCs, video phones and audio conferencing bridges are among the fastest-growing devices being deployed for unified communications in early 2012.

Learn more.

http://click.1105newsletters.com/?qs=645dcb9df9bafcb89f47ccb61715ccaf278adfa2bc85d8a3347ac37d2cef2e7db24ebcf4f02f6224

 

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