Digital Government

Green Energy Loan Program Is 'Open for Business' Again

Solyndra failure derailed the program for years.

Modernization

AT&T Plans Phone Experiments in Two Towns

The FCC will oversee the transition to Internet-based networks in Alabama and Florida.

Emerging Tech

The Curious Case of the Obamacare Doge

Why did an HHS tweet get hundreds of favorites but mostly negative comments?

Digital Government

Radiation Leak Spells Uncertainty for Nuclear Waste Dump

It is unclear how the U.S. will handle remnants of past nuclear-arms production.

Emerging Tech

Meet the $4.25 Billion Asset Manager That Took a Bath on Bitcoin

The company reported a $3.7 million unrealized loss on their holdings in the virtual currency.

Cybersecurity

Report: Government should backstop efforts to protect grid

A study from the Bipartisan Policy Center recommends incentives to persuade utility companies to comply with industry standards.

Modernization

DHS departure raises questions for cloud

Keith Trippie, executive director for the Enterprise System Development Office in DHS’s Office of the Chief Information Officer, has been a cloud champion at the department.

Emerging Tech

The Internet of Trash Bins Is Here and It’s More Awesome Than It Sounds

Sensors help trash collectors plan more efficient routes.

Cybersecurity

Why British Intelligence Got an Eyeful While Spying on Yahoo Users

Webcam imagery featured 'undesirable nudity.'

People

Telework Week expected to draw 100,000-plus feds

Pledges for 2014 to work remotely have already exceeded last year's.

Cybersecurity

DHS lays out cyber framework details

Intrusion detection and prevention, netflow analysis and firewall monitoring are among the services that will be provided to states and territories.

People

CIO Council revives Workforce Committee

The panel will focus on recruiting, retaining and training IT staff.

Cybersecurity

Industry Needs to Step Up to Protect the Power Grid From Cyber Attack

The Bipartisan Policy Center recommends a new governing body to improve security.

Emerging Tech

Are Conflicting Priorities Making Your Job Harder?

We want to know the toughest challenges you’ve faced in federal technology.

Modernization

Uncertainty after FedRAMP deadline, but oversight tools already exist

Feb. 28 reports will shed new light on agency's compliance efforts.

Emerging Tech

How Canada Plans to Fuel Its Economy With Data

The country is investing $3 million in a program to get government and private data into the right hands.

Cybersecurity

America Is the Prime Target of International Cyberattacks

That’s the conclusion of a study released by cyber-forensics company FireEye.

Modernization

Landline Owners Still Think Their Home Phones Are More Important Than Facebook

Nearly half of those 65 and older couldn’t imagine giving up a landline, Pew finds.

Modernization

FedRAMP gets an OnRAMP

A new tool allows users to track cloud providers in FedRAMP process.

Cybersecurity

Report seeks more opportunities in shared services

Beyond saving money, the approach can help agencies focus on their core missions and improve accountability.