Emerging Tech

Bitcoin Is Broken—Here's a Simple Plan to Fix It

It doesn't work as a currency, but it could help build the financial architecture of web payments. Here's how.

Digital Government

VanRoekel: Tech and innovation are 'prevailing theme' in 2015 budget

At ACT-IAC's "Igniting Innovation" event, federal CIO stresses opportunities, cultural obstacles for agency change-makers.

Modernization

Fed IT transformation a no-brainer? Not so fast

Juggling competing priorities makes agency IT overhauls an often overwhelming exercise.

Digital Government

ODNI enlists telecoms to find metadata storage solution

A request for information seeks suggestions on how to keep telephone metadata accessible to spy agencies without the government storing it.

Digital Government

The Internet's Anti-NSA Revolt Starts Tuesday

Major websites are launching a mass protest next week.

Modernization

Why the Land Line Is About to Die

FCC's coming decision will shape how we communicate for decades to come.

Cybersecurity

Target Data Breach Has Congress Eying Data-Security Alternatives

A key Republican says the string of data thefts dictated a hard look at national policy.

Digital Government

Government IT Shops Automate

Vast majority of public sector IT workers say automation has saved their organization time and money.

Modernization

The big switch

Telecom carriers are eager to see federal agencies get moving on the changeover to IP-based networks.

Acquisition

Business grads, vets and workforce diversity: Who should be on your team?

Steve Kelman reports on acquisition experts' recent discussions about agency approaches to hiring contracting staff.

Cybersecurity

11 teens expelled in California grade tampering scandal

Education // California, United States

Cybersecurity

Cyber burglars reroute Michigan prof’s paycheck to Utah

Education // Michigan, United States

Digital Government

Big data today will be the norm tomorrow

Author Bill Franks says organizations that capitalize on big data in the technology's infancy will seize an early competitive advantage.

Digital Government

Here’s How Google Search Will Change After a 3-Year Battle With European Regulators

The company must prominently display rivals' services alongside its own products—but only in Europe.

Digital Government

Snipers Coordinated an Attack on the Power Grid, but Why?

A story seemingly stolen from the pages of a crime thriller, but far less comprehensible.