Digital Government
Army Needs More Uniformed Personnel to Maintain Tactical Network Gear
The service is becoming too dependent on civilian techs.
Digital Government
Why ICE Scrapped a Homemade Software Upgrade for Its Terrorist Watchlist
Agency says an off-the-shelf solution will save money in the long run.
Modernization
Air Force headquarters transitions to enterprise email
The USAF move follows the Army's migration to the program, completed in August 2013.
Cybersecurity
House panel probes delays in border enforcement system
The modernization effort is running into a familiar problem: trying to update legacy tech while simultaneously keeping the system running.
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