Modernization
Hardware first up in NGEN re-compete
Navy officials are interested in carving out a separate contract for hardware-as-a-service in the re-compete of the Next Generation Enterprise Network.
Cybersecurity
This Is the Real Threat Posed By Hacked Medical Devices at VA
Most medical device manufacturers do not have the know-how or tools to patch vulnerabilities in devices quickly.
Digital Government
Federal CIO on IT Upgrade Fund: ‘The Bigger Risk is Not Doing Anything’
There is bipartisan dismay at the age of some critical IT systems that house everything from taxpayer data to benefits claims.
Emerging Tech
Video: This Mermaid Robot Can Swim Better Than You
It helps that this robot doesn't need a snorkel.
Emerging Tech
Border Agency Has Rolled Out Lots of New Tech. But Is It Working?
New technology could help border patrol keep intruders out, but DHS’ acquisition process is too slow, lawmakers say.
Digital Government
Here Are 10 of the Oldest IT Systems in the Federal Government
The application programming languages undergirding some federal IT systems were new when "The Andy Griffith Show" premiered.
Digital Government
A Look At the Military’s New Stealth Bikes
These motorcycles of the future are turning heads at special operations conference in Florida.
Cybersecurity
Even US Postal Service Wants to Start Using Blockchain Tech
The technology is a decentralized digital ledger accessible to millions of users and cryptographically secured, making it tamper-proof.
Cybersecurity
Senators ask what OPM hack means for global cyber relations
The State Department is pushing a regime of global cyber norms, and lawmakers want to know how high-profile hacks affect the effort.
Digital Government
American Schools Are Teaching Our Kids How to Code All Wrong
No more teaching watered down content and using simple coding apps.
Cybersecurity
House panel weighs the risks of legacy IT
As experts warned of the "dire" threats posed by outdated federal technology, lawmakers grilled top feds, debated workforce issues and inched closer to backing a $3.1 billion fix-it fund.
Digital Government
State IG: Clinton violated records policy
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton didn't comply with State Department policies implemented under the Federal Records Act, according to a report from the State Department inspector general.
Cybersecurity
NPPD gets funding bump in Senate bill
DHS cybersecurity directorate funding edges north of $1.8 billion, as federal cyber risks gain traction as a policy priority.
Digital Government
Air Force looks for 'software-defined' spectrum
The Air Force wants to use advances in software and hardware to make its radio communications more adaptable to various mission environments -- without sacrificing security.
People
TRANSCOM in search of deputy CIO
U.S. Transportation Command, which has been hit by hackers in the past, is looking for a new executive to help drive IT policy.
Cybersecurity
CBP working on border tech acquisition processes
The agency is making strides in developing and deploying border technologies but still has some weaknesses.
Digital Government
‘Ticking Time Bomb?’ Congress Probes Obsolete Federal Tech
Some of the oldest systems in government are more than 50 years old. Spending on system replacements or new tech development has declined by billions in recent years.
Digital Government
Official: Transition to New Recreation.gov Could Be ‘Risky’
As a 10-year contract winds down, USDA and Interior are gearing up for a new version of the online booking portal.
Modernization