Modernization
Senate Staffers Can Now Use Encryption App Signal
The Senate embraces encryption once again.
Digital Government
House Passes IT Modernization Bill
The bill's fast movement highlights the bipartisan concern lawmakers share regarding the nation’s aging federal technology.
Emerging Tech
What Are Microservices and Why Should Government Care?
The General Services Administration is experimenting with some of the easy-to-tweak services that power online shopping.
Modernization
$500M IT modernization bill passes House
The Modernizing Government Technology Act passed the House of Representatives on a voice vote, but the Senate outlook is less certain.
Modernization
Agencies face static in spectrum relocation
Although the Spectrum Relocation Fund addresses the perennial issue of migrating agencies off of scarce spectrum, more innovation and perseverance is required.
Modernization
CBP looks to consolidate data
Customs and Border Protection is looking to unify its sprawling data center footprint under a single contract.
Cybersecurity
These Homeland Security Cyber Tools Are Now Available for Private Sector
DHS’ tech transfer office is promoting eight new technologies to industry for commercialization or pilots.
Digital Government
Army Wants to Let Troops off the ‘Digital Leash.’ That’s Easier Said Than Done.
Gen. Mark Milley’s injunction against IT-enabled micromanagement will require leaders at all levels to re-think what it means to be part of the profession of arms.
Modernization
MGT Act headed for House vote with slimmed-down CBO score
The revised IT modernization bill will cost $500 million to implement, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Modernization
How to Get More from Your Amazon Echo
Here are tips and tricks how to become one with Alexa.
Cybersecurity
NIST Wants to Get Rid of Periodic Password Changes
The report also recommends changes to several other password policies that have become antiquated in the modern computing environment.
Modernization
A $20B argument for passing the MGT Act
How to shift leverage back to government deal-makers and fund IT modernization from within.
Digital Government
You Probably Are Not Fully Removing Your Private Photos and Data Before Selling Your Old Technology
Do you really want your old email addresses and credit card numbers for sale on the secondhand market?
Artificial Intelligence
The Next Big Step for AI is Getting Out of the Cloud and Onto Your Phone
AI on your phone will be faster and more secure.
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