Emerging Tech

Federal CIO Imagines One Device, Many Screens

The government is preparing for a screen agnostic future, VanRoekel says.

Cybersecurity

Investigators: Chinese Government is Behind 96 Percent of Cyberspy Ops

The nation state’s motive appears to be economic growth, not physical destruction.

Acquisition

FITARA: More than a tweak, less than a revolution

The latest procurement reform bill ensures CIO budget authority, a 'sea change' according to one former CIO.

Cybersecurity

Hacked AP Twitter feed purporting White House explosions implodes financial markets

Financial Services // Government (U.S.) // Social Media

Digital Government

VA Hospitals Get Ready for Mobile-Savvy Patients

Vets apparently are loading up on iThings, at least in Milwaukee.

Digital Government

Pentagon Resists Administration’s Mandate for an Open Source Health Records System

Defense’s chief testing executive calls for inexpensive, open standards software.

Emerging Tech

Sequestration Hashtags and the White House on Vine

GOP leaders are blaming the president for FAA furloughs with #ObamaFlightDelay.

Cybersecurity

Congressman seeks answers on Spires

Lawmakers adds his voice to those demanding to know why the DHS CIO is on leave.

People

VA backlog resolution hinges on IT

Officials pin their hopes for an easing of the claims logjam on new systems.

Cybersecurity

How CISPA Opponents Were Outspent by Industry Lobbyists, 38 to 1

In the cybersecurity fight, one side has the money, but so far it can't get it's way.

Cybersecurity

Encrypted Federal Radios Can Be as Revealing as Police Scanners

Research shows national security investigators inadvertently broadcast voice transmissions in U.S. cities.

Digital Government

DHS Creates Cyber Internships for Community College Students, Veterans

The unpaid volunteer program provides an opportunity to learn critical skills.

Emerging Tech

Video: If You Try to Wring Out a Washcloth in Space, You Will Fail

...But you will have a very fun time in the process.

Digital Government

Defining big data

The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.

Cybersecurity

The Internet Is Not Freaking Out About the SOPA Sequel

Over 200 sites are participating in an Internet shutdown to protest the new bill, however, a few major names are missing.

Digital Government

China Bird Flu Breakdown: No Country for Old Men

The H7N9 virus is disproportionately affecting older men as it spreads in China.

People

The search for more spectrum

Much of the wireless spectrum coveted for next-generation broadband is currently used by federal agencies. The pressure to share -- or move -- is building.