Emerging Tech

DARPA Wants to MacGyver the Internet Using Only What's in Troops' Pockets

The research agency wants to tap the computer power of the devices warfighters already have to network anywhere.

Modernization

In Preparation for Hurricane Irma, Floridians Are Downloading These Two Apps

The apps let users turn their smartphones into walkie-talkies and track the best places to find fuel

Modernization

Most agencies 'not planning' to meet OMB data center goals, GAO says

One year out from FITARA's expiration, GAO found the vast majority of agencies are not on track with the law's data center optimization requirements.

Modernization

How a telecom contact might spur IT upgrades

A month after the GSA named 10 winners for its next-generation telecommunications contract, the $50 billion vehicle has a big supporting role in the White House IT modernization plan.

Modernization

Your Apps Are Making You Miserable

If you want to be happier, you might want to ditch your phone.

Modernization

Civilian agencies guard their coffers as cuts loom

On a recent earnings call, a CEO at a top federal contractor said that federal civilian customers are reacting to budget pressures by holding back spending, but said there is "continual demand" to upgrade IT.

Digital Government

VA Needs to Better Track Teleworking Employees

The department needs to ensure employees are still processing claims in a timely and accurate manner, GAO said.

Modernization

Watchdog: Agencies Aren’t Even Trying To Meet Data Center Optimization Goals

At most, five agencies have met or exceeded White House targets for making data centers more efficient.

Modernization

Agencies prep communications for Hurricane Irma

FEMA, the FCC turn to prepping communications providers for oncoming Hurricane Irma, as post-Hurricane Harvey cleanup continues in Texas.

Modernization

Army Logistics Renews $135M Cloud Contract—And Gets Watson

Watson will analyze sensor data from vehicles to improve the service's predictive maintenance.

Modernization

Modernization boosts cybersecurity anxieties, survey says

A survey of 200 federal IT leaders found that while most saw the eventual benefits of IT modernization, the process has resulted in a more challenging cybersecurity environment.

Modernization

The coming federal ERP systems battle

Enterprise systems, with their countless customizations and business rules, can be modernization nightmares. But innovative applications and cost considerations are pushing agencies toward the cloud.

Modernization

NIAC's timely warning on infrastructure attacks

A White House advisory group recently warned of a 9/11-style attack on American infrastructure. Here's how it could happen.

Modernization

DHS gets concrete on border wall prototypes

Tech will be an integral part of a proposed southern border wall, if the Customs and Border Protection prototypes are any indication.

Emerging Tech

Trump’s Tech Team Shares Plans For Modernizing Government

The White House wants to know what's missing and will keep commenting open until Sept. 20.

Modernization

White House floats vision for IT modernization

A new IT modernization plan from the American Technology Council looks to leverage commercial cloud and industry best practices to improve government tech.

Digital Government

Lawmakers Worry Hospitals Are Abusing Telehealth for Financial Gain

One medical center was found to be enrolling patients in a virtual health care regimen, potentially for financial incentives.