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

No airborne luxury lounge for the Army

Seats will be comfortable, but not fancy.

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

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

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

House poised to pass STEM immigration bill

The White House opposes the bill, favors broader immigration reform.