Modernization
How Do Agencies Feel About iCloud?
Some federal agencies have given the personal cloud service a wide berth for years.
Modernization
Feds Crack Down on Google Over Kids' App Spending
The company will pay $19 million for failing to stop children's spending sprees.
Emerging Tech
FCC Chief: Comcast Is Wrong About Internet Competition
Tom Wheeler says Americans don't have real choices for Internet providers.
Cybersecurity
Air Force CIO: Restructuring key to information dominance
Lt. Gen. Michael Basla says IT budget reporting is a "deficiency" that he hopes to begin to address before his retirement in November.
Modernization
CMS extends Accenture's HealthCare.gov deal
In the midst of a procurement for a new contractor, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opted to give the incumbent six more months managing the federal health care exchange.
Digital Government
Google Exec Named New Federal Chief Technology Officer
Megan Smith becomes third person to hold the title.
Modernization
DOD health record procurement to 'lead the way' on interoperability
The new system is intended to cover roughly 9.6 million people and will have a major impact on the market for interoperable electronic health records systems.
People
Get to know your new CTO
Can't wait to meet Megan Smith? These videos offer a taste of what makes her tick.
Modernization
Introducing the World’s First National Digital Currency
Backed by liquid assets, the currency will initially rely on demand to dictate how much will enter the marketplace.
Modernization
GSA rolls out IT systems for acquisition
A pair of new systems aim to help federal agency customers better navigate complex procurement processes.
Digital Government
Obama’s Spy Chief Reverses Course, Comes Out in Favor of NSA Reform
In a remarkable shift, James Clapper is now on board with the USA Freedom Act.
Cybersecurity
Stats Say Home Depot Hackers Likely Looted Nearly All 2,200 US Stores
99.4 percent overlap between ZIP code data on stolen cards and location of Home Depot stores nationwide.
Cybersecurity
Smith named CTO, Holder and Clapper back reforms, and McAfee hails Heartbleed
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
A New Satellite Can See Through Forest Fires From Space
Short-wave infrared sensors have allowed the satellite to penetrate the smoke and generate an image of the fire.
Cybersecurity
Energy Races to Build Quantum Encryption – for Citizens
At the same time, NSA and nation states race to crack conventional secret codes with quantum computers.
Emerging Tech
Wanted: Twitter-savvy Feds to Help OPM Get This Whole Social Media Thing
New projects aim to change how the agency communicates via social media.
Acquisition
Can Better Buying Power 3.0 preserve America's tech edge?
Kendall, Hagel make the geopolitical case for improving defense acquisition as the Pentagon prepares to announce the latest version of its reform program.
Ideas
Unlocking Government Data Poised to Create Whole New Industries -- And Make Washington Work Better
Open data can transform government from a mere service dispensary to a breakthrough innovation accelerator.
Digital Government