Ideas
Here’s How to Make Patching Security Holes Easier For Everyone
Enterprise patch management is hard, but here's one way to tackle bring-your-own-device security issues.
Modernization
How Google Home Can Help You Find Your Lost Smartphone
Digital assistant to the rescue!
Modernization
House Passes FITARA Enhancement Act
The bill, which passed 418 to 0, would get rid of some of the sunsetting provisions of the original FITARA.
Modernization
Getting the Most Out of Data Centers
Lessons learned from federal agencies as they shutter old systems.
Emerging Tech
FCC Approves Google's Project Loon to Go to Puerto Rico
Giant floating balloons could help Puerto Rico communicate again.
Digital Government
Congress' Week: Data Breaches, Kaspersky and Murderers with Security Clearances
Amid tackling a series of high-profile data breaches, Congress moved along important IT legislation and aims to address whether criminals are actually getting temporary security clearances.
Modernization
AOL Instant Messenger to World: 'Goodbye!'
The iconic chat service puts up its final away message.
Modernization
FBI data center consolidation takes shape
The FBI began construction of a new data center in Pocatello, Idaho, that will eventually consolidate duties of dozens of its other data facilities.
Modernization
Candidate to lead VA office pledges to push modernization
Agility and modernization are key priorities of the nominee to lead the VA's Office of Enterprise Integration.
Modernization
The CIO and government IT
Two longtime federal IT leaders discuss the pros and cons of elevating agency CIOs in the executive branch power structure.
Modernization
Keep FITARA going
Why it's important to keep iterating on the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act to meet today's cybersecurity challenges.
Modernization
How to Improve Battery Life for iPhones with iOS 11
The new operating system requires a lot of power.
Modernization
Border tech bill clears Senate committee
A bill to require DHS and components to keep a closer eye on major border security technology acquisitions could soon see a vote in the full Senate.
Digital Government
Senate Panel Passes FITARA Extension in Block of IT Bills
Other legislation includes a mandate for agencies to create mobile-friendly websites and to report on the security clearance backlog.
Digital Government
Former Lawmaker Says Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Too Narrow, Could 'Sow Chaos'
Instead, Chris Cox says the government should do more to combat trafficking under existing laws.
Modernization
As deadline looms, 22 states opt-in to FirstNet
FirstNet announced that final decisions are due from governors by Dec. 28 on whether they will use the federally backed interoperable wireless network for first responders.
Modernization
Making sense of the IT modernization challenge
Government has the chance to cut costs while also streamlining operations -- but only if agencies embrace a continuous innovation model.
Digital Government