Modernization

Cerner looks to government for growth

Health record software provider Cerner is poised to capitalize on gains in the government market.

Modernization

SBA CIO is 'burning bridges' to push modernization

Small Business Administration CIO Maria Roat said 2018 is all about consolidation and getting federal staff comfortable with ongoing cloud migration.

Modernization

Massive Classified NSA Contract Under Protest

The second part of the National Security Agency's Groundbreaker IT is on hold.

Policy

Could FedRAMP Approvals Be Used to Buy All Government Technology?

The New Democrats Coalition pushes the government to adopt shared technology certifications and a national breach notification standard.

Modernization

The Invention That Turned Our Phones Into Cameras Was Originally Developed by NASA for Space Travel

“Smartphones were not on the radar initially at all."

Emerging Tech

Why Computers Should Be Hidden

A luxury bicycle computer forecasts a welcome future of humble, embedded systems.

Digital Government

FCC, Congress Feud Over Media Ownership Loophole

Split down party lines, legislators and FCC commissioners fought over media mergers and net neutrality during an oversight hearing.  

Modernization

Front-Facing Cameras Were Never Intended for Selfies

Developers had something else in mind.

Emerging Tech

Do You Trust Amazon to Enter Your House?

The online retailer unveiled an app that would allow delivery drivers access inside your house to drop off packages.

Modernization

The True Cost of the iPhone X, Based on What You Actually Earn

With the iPhone X, we have entered a new age of ultra-premium smartphones.

Modernization

Can agencies seize the moment for modernization?

There is "incredible alignment" in support of IT modernization, officials say, but better planning is needed to take full advantage.

Modernization

Cutting Regulations Could Entice 5G Network Investment, says FCC Commissioner

Nationwide high-speed internet promises many benefits but still relies on private companies to foot the infrastructure bill.

Cybersecurity

Google Introduces New Bug Bounty

Cash is waiting for hackers who can find any flaws in these Android apps.

Digital Government

What One Tech-Focused Lawmaker Says Stands in the Way of Modernization

Rep. Gerry Connolly renewed his call for the federal chief information officer and chief technology officer positions to be filled.

Modernization

Little progress on IT governance, says NASA IG

An oversight body found little change in IT governance at NASA four years after a critical report and wonders if the space agency can effectively oversee its IT assets.

Digital Government

Mash Up Library of Congress Data, Maybe Win $5,000

The Library of Congress launched a new data competition searching for new ways to use legislative data sets from Congress.gov.

Digital Government

Don’t Bet Against the Baltimore-Washington Area in Amazon’s HQ2 Search

The region put in multiple bids: one from D.C., one from Baltimore and a joint proposal from two Northern Virginia counties.