Modernization
Cloud.gov Achieves FedRAMP Compliance
Agencies now can begin using the platform for a variety of services, including hosting websites, information management tools and application programming interfaces.
Modernization
How Feds Can Use Encrypted Apps—Without Breaking the Law
The use of encryption technologies to communicate with peers is undoubtedly safer than using traditional communications, but there are caveats for federal employees.
Digital Government
The Tiny Digital Camera on Every Smartphone Has Had Real Impact on African Lives
Image sensor technology has transformed medical treatments, science and personal communication.
Ideas
Make 2017 the Year of a Digital-First Federal Government
Everything the federal government does should be thought of digitally first.
Modernization
Security clearance process still slow, but more secure
OPM's National Background Investigations Bureau has made significant progress in securing its systems and data, but the security clearance backlog persists, a House panel finds.
Modernization
VA shakes up infosec ranks
Veterans Affairs Acting CIO, Rob Thomas, announced a realignment of senior IT security executives.
Emerging Tech
Botched VA Contract Shows How Not to Do a Cloud Broker Program
A lesson in how not to manage a project.
Modernization
How cyber info sharing helps keep the lights on
At a House hearing, electricity industry reps said that information sharing between private sector and government is essential to mitigating cyber threats.
Digital Government
Top Federal IT Contracts to Watch for in 2017
This year will offer more contracting opportunities valued at far less than the number of contracts that went out to bid in 2016.
Modernization
Interior making plans in case EIS falls short
The Department of the Interior is prepping to backfill its telecommunications needs in case GSA's planned Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract can't serve the agency's far-flung operations.
Digital Government
Exclusive: The Super Secure Presidential Phone (That Trump May Not Be Using)
A military program has created an Android-based super secure smartphone that goes with the office of the president. Is Trump using it?
Artificial Intelligence
Your Smartphone Could Soon Be a Powerful Tool for Detecting Skin Cancer
Get ready for the weirdest selfie you'll ever take.
Modernization
Telecom transition is looming
It's close to award time for GSA's huge next-generation telecom contract, and the agency has been working hard to set the stage for its implementation.
Modernization
Army and IBM head to the cloud
The $62 million pilot program to build a private, on-premises cloud at the Redstone Arsenal will consolidate 11 data centers and pave the way for future Army cloud projects.
Cybersecurity
Not Even Being Hacked Can Get Americans to Change Their Crappy Passwords
They just can’t be bothered.
Modernization
Video: WhatsApp Features You Might Not Know About
There's more to this messaging app than just strong encryption.
Modernization
FTC Has Issues with How Advertisers Track You Across Your Devices
Cross-device tracking could cause sensitive ads to show up on your work computer based on your searches at home.
Modernization
IBM's $62M Army Private Cloud Contract is About Ditching Legacy Systems
As part of the Army Private Cloud Enterprise program, IBM will build an IT infrastructure at the Army’s Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville, Alabama.
Modernization