From: US News & World Report
The Navy is using Windows XP because complicated spending rules have prevented a better upgrade.
By Tom Risen
The government is moving too slowly to fund and acquire the latest technology, which could not only waste taxpayer dollars but also endanger federal cybersecurity.
A panel of experts on Monday noted that the conservative procurement practices of the federal government can’t keep up with the high-risk culture of tech industry startups, which innovate at a rapid pace and are increasingly a target for acquisition by larger businesses.
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