Modernization
FCC chairman spins history of communication -- and regulation
A free e-book from Tom Wheeler briefly details the 600-year-long story of the communications revolution and efforts by authorities to steer it for the 'public good.
People
Randy Forbes: Leading the fight for more military funding
Virginia Republican Randy Forbes argues that the Pentagon has absorbed far more than its share of budget cuts. But will his congressional colleagues listen?
Modernization
2020 census is counting on technology
The goal is to have at least 60 percent of the next decennial count's responses submitted electronically.
Acquisition
Look for a replay on acquisition reform
The drumbeat for procurement reform is getting louder, but consensus on how to proceed is lacking.
Cybersecurity
Skype’s tweets hijacked to bash parent company Microsoft for spying
Social Media // Web Services
Digital Government
Judge Says Border Officials Can Search Your Laptop and Cellphone
Federal court tossed a lawsuit brought by civil liberties organizations.
Digital Government
Obamacare Enrollment Tops 2 Million, Still Below Expectations
The White House hopes to enroll 7 million people through HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces by April.
Digital Government
Rubber Meets the Road for Obamacare
If the law is going to get more popular, now’s the time.
Emerging Tech
Facial Recognition for the People in Your Pupils
Portrait zooms can reveal their photographer.
Digital Government
Facebook Is Using Your Profile to Track Global Urban Migration Trends
Where you live and where you're from are the only data points this analysis needs.
Digital Government
Everything We Learned From Edward Snowden in 2013
Leaks from the fugitive former NSA contractor told us a lot about the scope of America’s Internet and phone surveillance powers. We could learn even more in 2014.
Digital Government
Reflections on 2013, the Year That Nearly Killed One Small Federal IT Firm
For government contractors, budget stability is one resolution they hope Congress can keep.
Modernization
Why the U.S. Isn’t the World Leader in Speedy Internet Access
United States Ranks 35th in bandwidth available per user.
Acquisition
IT agenda teed up for 2014
Three key issues – acquisition, China sourcing and surveillance are likely to dominate the IT landscape in Congress.
Emerging Tech
The Top 5 Government Tech Stories of 2013
Disasters at HealthCare.gov and the possibility of major IT buying reform top the list.
Digital Government
The Official Who Oversaw HealthCare.gov Is Retiring
Michelle Snyder is stepping down, The N.Y. Times reports.
Emerging Tech
Coming in 2014: Facebook Across Government
When the NRC joins the social media site in the spring, all major agencies will be on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Emerging Tech
Agencies, Take Note: Social Media Doesn't Just Mean Facebook Anymore
Nearly half of online Americans use multiple social networking sites.
Emerging Tech