Digital Government
Private-sector corporate customers give their IT vendors low marks as strategic partners
The most important practice defining a strategic partner for these CIOs was "joint ventures with shared risk and reward."
Digital Government
See how Syria's Internet disappeared
The Syrian government claims that terrorists have cut the major cables supplying internet connections to the country.
Emerging Tech
How can there be water ice on Mercury, which is right next to the Sun?
A hot planet, NASA just announced, hosts cold -- very cold -- water.
Digital Government
The government's role in spurring innovation
A new book makes the case for greater federal investment and updated policies to help the U.S. regain its competitive advantage.
Modernization
After 3 years, Apps.gov to go dark
GSA announces that all SaaS offerings should go through GSA Advantage starting Dec. 1
Digital Government
Foundation offers $120,000 in information security scholarships
Aid is aimed at developing workforce capable of dealing with cyber threats.
Emerging Tech
FAA delays creating drone test sites due to privacy concerns
Administrator tells Congress officials need to address privacy issues before moving ahead.
Digital Government
Pentagon, Lockheed, move closer on next F-35 contract
Agreement on the terms would free up funding for work on sixth set of fighters.
Digital Government
The Internet is down in Syria
More than 90 percent of the networks in the country are out.
Digital Government
Meet Apple's Steve Jobs 2.0 (sort of)
Vice President Eddy Cue is taking on Apple's visionary role.
Cybersecurity
Senate panel takes up electronic privacy issues
The Senate Judiciary Committee is looking to update regulations.
Cybersecurity
Can the next Congress get up to speed on cyber legislation?
Experts suggest that education will be critical for new legislators -- and for many of their more-experienced colleagues as well.
Modernization
Agencies waste millions acquiring duplicative data on roads, street addresses
White House and feds haven't done enough to coordinate geospatial data collection.
Modernization
Border agency scouts for smartphone accessory to screen people and packages
Personnel would carry docking stations on their belts to scan fingerprints and travel documents.
Modernization
Forman: FDCCI cost savings are 'smoke and mirrors'
Applications and operating systems must be consolidated as well, former OMB IT head contends.
Digital Government
Verizon: Free speech at heart of net-neutrality case
Telecom says compares carriers to newspapers in case.
Digital Government
GAO calls for better management of geospatial data
Agencies are duplicating investments and wasting millions due to poor coordination, report finds.
Emerging Tech
AT&T subscribers can’t use Smokey’s app in his namesake park
Forest fire awareness app requires an Internet connection for some material.
Digital Government