Modernization
Is virtualization the key to real data center savings?
Virtualization may be the key to federal agencies realizing major savings through the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, but it's hard to tell whether agencies are moving forward with it.
Emerging Tech
Does anyone really use Google+ still?
Although the social network has 500 million users, a much smaller percentage of those are active on the site.
Modernization
iPhone coming to T-Mobile next year
The company announced they will sell Apple products in 2013.
People
White House CIO resigns
The CIO of the White House Office of Administration in the Executive Office of the President is stepping down, according to reports.
Acquisition
OMB touts contract reductions, amplifies strategic sourcing push
Agencies have decreased their reliance on contractors, OMB says. Meanwhile, a new memo creates greater accountability for strategic sourcing.
People
The Brooks Legacy: Remembering the man who changed federal IT
The late Congressman Jack Brooks came from an era when one person with passion could make a difference, writes Frank McDonough.
Digital Government
Defense and Veterans Affairs aim to speed up joint health record rollout
Departments will ‘meet or beat’ original plan for full deployment by 2017.
Digital Government
Ex-White House official aims to get 'do not track' back on track
Peter Swire will co-chair a working group created by the World Wide Web Consortium.
Modernization
Apple will be made in America, finally
The largest company in America plans to build a line of Macs within the United States.
Digital Government
NOAA readies for satellite gap
Scientific research continues at NOAA, but a coming gap in satellite coverage could soon interrupt.
Digital Government
DOD begins planning for fiscal cliff
OMB provides guidance on planning for the drastic spending cuts that may be coming soon.
Digital Government
App developers and other techs poised to make more money next year
Salary guide predicts growth for IT skill sets in high demand.
Cybersecurity
John McAfee just got arrested
Guatemalan police took the software company founder into custody Wednesday.
Digital Government
Do Democrats have the edge in tech skills?
GOP's future may depend on closing gaps exposed by the presidential race.
Digital Government
'If this were government it would be a news story'
An experience in a movie line triggers thoughts of government oversight and the press for Steve Kelman.
People
Darrell Issa: Friend or foe?
The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has put countless agency leaders in the hot seat, but his efforts on IT reform reflect a solutions-oriented, bipartisan approach.
Digital Government
Agencies are failing to uphold Obama's commitment to transparency
A new report for the National Security Archive shows the majority of agencies lag far behind in complying with a 2009 presidential order.
Emerging Tech
Could a hookup app help feds?
Approximate location technology could be worked into government software applications.
Emerging Tech
Black marble: The Earth at night like you've never seen it before
“Nothing tells us more about the spread of humans across the Earth than city lights.”
Digital Government