Modernization
As FedRAMP gains speed, true sharing still lags
New study finds that most authorized cloud services are used by just one or two agencies, but "the scope is widening."
Modernization
Bill Would Mandate Mobile-Friendly Federal Websites
Federal agencies need to be able to reach Americans who only access the internet on their mobile devices, Rep. Robin Kelly said.
Modernization
DHS targets ID spoofing in tech solicitation
A DHS procurement program aimed at onboarding innovative companies is looking for solutions to ID spoofing problems.
Modernization
A Design Flaw in Slack and WhatsApp is Creating a Uniquely 21st-century Etiquette Problem
In the digital era, the single most precious resource we have is our attention.
Modernization
DHS infrastructure group searches for relevance
A DHS-based infrastructure advisory group wants to make its work more urgent and actionable for stakeholders.
Modernization
Does buying cloud services have to be this hard?
The acquisition options are getting better, but many agencies are still relying on workarounds.
Modernization
VA chief talks commercial Vista
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin told House appropriators that the agency was closing in on a decision about the future of its homegrown electronic health record.
Modernization
Mobile security threats facing feds
Federal wireless device users face a disparate set of threats, but the government's buying clout is unlikely change the security picture, a new study says.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Time to Beef Up Mobile Security
A congressionally mandated study found the government needs to up its game on mobile device security.
Cybersecurity
Answers to Password Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask
If you didn't know, now you do.
Ideas
The Tech Agencies Need to Supercharge Mobile Strategies and Citizen Engagement
Improving citizens' lives isn't just building a mobile app.
Modernization
NASA crowdsources HPC software upgrade
The space agency is running a competition to attract coders to improve the performance of its FUN3D supercomputing simulation software.
Artificial Intelligence
China’s Sleeping Giant in the Global Artificial Intelligence Race
“Basically, anything you need to do online can be done through WeChat."
Modernization
The case for investing in high-performance computing
HPC is a vital driver of U.S. innovation, competitiveness and security. Strong government support is key to sustaining all three.
Digital Government
When Push Comes to Shove, How Quickly Will You Give Up Your Data for Convenience?
In the online world, it took us only a few years to get accustomed to the idea that firms can track our browsing behavior and predict our next steps.
Digital Government
IT Modernization Bill Sails Through House Committee
“This eliminates the traditional ‘use it or lose it’ approach that has plagued IT for years,” Rep. Will Hurd said.
Modernization
IT upgrade bill moves to House floor
As agencies ramp up their IT modernization efforts, increased acquisition training at the agency procurement level and support from the White House and Congress play a central role.
Modernization
Simple exploits have a big impact in cyber crime
Cyber attackers are leveraging cloud, email and off-the-shelf tools to open more attack windows, according to a new security study.
Digital Government