Training and Simulation

Microsoft, defense firms partnering on modeling and simulation capabilities

Microsoft is collaborating with defense sector companies as DOD seeks to increase its gaming, exercising, modeling and simulation capabilities.

By Edward Graham
December 1, 2022

Microsoft, defense firms partnering on modeling and simulation capabilities

Microsoft is collaborating with defense sector companies as DOD seeks to increase its gaming, exercising, modeling and simulation capabilities.

By Edward Graham
December 1, 2022

Federal IT workforce needs training investment, expert says

Technology aids the workforce, but the government's IT security personnel need investments in training and development opportunities to truly thrive.

By Camille Tuutti
September 11, 2012

Can today's virtual soldier protect tomorrow's troops?

A University of Iowa program is using virtual reality to help arm the troops of tomorrow.

By Amber Corrin
June 4, 2012

Army hosts MOSES open-source virtual world

The focus of many federal virtual world activities has moved to the U.S. Army's "MOSES" experimental open source environment

By Alice Lipowicz
May 18, 2012

Energy offers online training to employees in 3D virtual buildings

The Energy Department is offering multiple training courses online in 3D virtual worlds in its National Training and Education Resource online platform.

By Alice Lipowicz
May 18, 2012

Fun, competition inspire better service and happier employees

Could the same principles that apply to gaming help increase workforce productivity and employee engagement?

By Camille Tuutti
May 18, 2012

Virtual worlds emerge within agencies

Having cut their teeth in Second Life, agencies are increasingly building their own virtiual environments.

By Alice Lipowicz
April 20, 2012

2013 budget proposal puts IT on short leash

Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to cut federal IT but increase its use when it makes government more efficient.

By 1105 Media Staff
February 13, 2012

New program points cyber pros toward government careers

Professional association beefs up its program to target early-career cybersecurity workers.

By Camille Tuutti
January 19, 2012

White House summer jobs program offers technology training

Federal Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra announced tech-related commitments to the White House's summer jobs program for young Americans.

By FCW Staff
January 18, 2012

Virtual worlds training for federal cyber pros in the works

A joint effort between DHS and State will offer courses in a virtual worlds environment for federal cybersecurity professionals.

By Camille Tuutti
January 4, 2012

Marines prep for combat support with simulation

At Camp Pendleton's Battle Simulation Center, Marines are tested in operational support using simulation tools that recreate combat.

By Amber Corrin
December 21, 2011

Cybersecurity at the post-grad level

Executives baffled by the language of technology and overwhelmed by cybersecurity program management conundrums now have an educational resource.

By William Jackson
July 28, 2011

Future cybersecurity workforce heads to summer camp

The U.S. Cyber Challenge, launched two years ago to address a critical shortage of skilled professionals, is expanding efforts to attract, engage and educate students for careers in cybersecurity.

By William Jackson
June 30, 2011

Leadership training needed for cyber warfare

Educational institutions throughout the military are trying to define the set of skills and knowledge that their leaders will need to prevail on the cyber battlefield of the 21st century.

By Kevin Coleman
April 28, 2011

Leadership training needed for cyber warfare

Educational institutions throughout the military are trying to define the set of skills and knowledge that their leaders will need to prevail on the cyber battlefield of the 21st century.

By Kevin Coleman
April 28, 2011

Avoiding Facebook regrets: Keep your friends close

The stories, rumors and media coverage about Facebook flubs might be enough to drive you away from social media for good, especially if you work for the government, where attention to proper risk management is second to none.

By Carlos A. Soto
April 1, 2011

Army's Chiarelli honored for support of vets

Speaking at this week's Federal 100 awards ceremony, Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli highlighted how technology is helping to heal brain injuries and treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

By Henry Kenyon
March 29, 2011

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Technology aids the workforce, but the government's IT security personnel need investments in training and development opportunities to truly thrive.

A University of Iowa program is using virtual reality to help arm the troops of tomorrow.

The focus of many federal virtual world activities has moved to the U.S. Army's "MOSES" experimental open source environment

The Energy Department is offering multiple training courses online in 3D virtual worlds in its National Training and Education Resource online platform.

Could the same principles that apply to gaming help increase workforce productivity and employee engagement?

Having cut their teeth in Second Life, agencies are increasingly building their own virtiual environments.

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Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to cut federal IT but increase its use when it makes government more efficient.

Professional association beefs up its program to target early-career cybersecurity workers.

As the Army has embraced video game-like training, officials see a need for personalized avatars.

Federal Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra announced tech-related commitments to the White House's summer jobs program for young Americans.

A joint effort between DHS and State will offer courses in a virtual worlds environment for federal cybersecurity professionals.

At Camp Pendleton's Battle Simulation Center, Marines are tested in operational support using simulation tools that recreate combat.

Videogame technologies are becoming useful for research, science and other serious applications.

Executives baffled by the language of technology and overwhelmed by cybersecurity program management conundrums now have an educational resource.

The U.S. Cyber Challenge, launched two years ago to address a critical shortage of skilled professionals, is expanding efforts to attract, engage and educate students for careers in cybersecurity.

Educational institutions throughout the military are trying to define the set of skills and knowledge that their leaders will need to prevail on the cyber battlefield of the 21st century.

Educational institutions throughout the military are trying to define the set of skills and knowledge that their leaders will need to prevail on the cyber battlefield of the 21st century.

The stories, rumors and media coverage about Facebook flubs might be enough to drive you away from social media for good, especially if you work for the government, where attention to proper risk management is second to none.

Speaking at this week's Federal 100 awards ceremony, Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli highlighted how technology is helping to heal brain injuries and treat post-traumatic stress disorder.