Digital Government
Here's Why Defense IT Firms Should Brace for Merger Mania
Companies that excel in emerging technologies—like cloud computing and internet of things—will be prime targets.
Modernization
Carter stresses reform and innovation in exit memo
In his exit memo, the secretary of defense outlines current threats and priorities with a strong emphasis on the need for acquisition reform and innovation.
Modernization
Lawyer Rewrote Instagram’s Privacy Policy So Kids and Parents Can Have Meaningful Talk About Privacy
How many people actually understand what they sign up for?
Modernization
Obama Was Too Good at Social Media
His “cool dad” presidency blinded him to technology’s dangers.
Modernization
US Is Finally Getting Serious About Security on the Internet of Things With This Lawsuit
The lawsuit is against Taiwanese router manufacturer D-Link and its alleged shoddy security practices.
Digital Government
Why Bosses Can Track Their Employees 24/7
In many states, employers aren’t barred from monitoring workers’ locations after hours or without their consent.
Modernization
Three AWS services get FedRAMP High approval
Joint Authorization Board issues provisional ATOs for database, logging and API tools in Amazon's GovCloud.
Modernization
FAA looks to spur spectrum sharing tech
The FAA is leading a multi-agency effort to encourage commercial innovation in spectrum sharing.
Modernization
New 'Camouflage' Promises to Make You Unrecognizable to Facial-Recognition Tech
It exploits the way face-recognition algorithms work in order to fool them.
Modernization
A Guide to Staying Online if the Internet or Social Media Get Blocked in Your Country
Here are a few things you can do to avoid any blackouts.
Modernization
Apple Removes The New York Times From Its App Store in China
The move is the latest indication of a broader government crackdown on the media, and of pressure on Apple itself.
Emerging Tech
Electronics Are About to Reach Their Limit in Processing Power—But There’s a Solution
How to bypass Moore's Law
Modernization
Giving COTS the consideration it deserves
Certain government missions require custom-designed IT systems, but agencies need not reinvent the wheel.
Modernization
Lawmakers Face Big Fines for Livestreaming
A resolution in the House rules package adds punishment for members who broadcast from the chamber floor.
Modernization
Everything You Need to Know About CES 2017 in Under 2 Minutes
The first reveals at CES can set the tone for technology released throughout the rest of the year.
Modernization
GSA Wants Disruptive Tech for Shared Services
“This is an important step toward understanding how we can change the way government does business internally," according to one official.
Cybersecurity
10 Easy Encryption Tips for Warding Off Hackers, US Government—and Russia
But adopting concrete cybersecurity habits is more involved than ticking off a quick checklist.
Modernization
Corporate Giants like Apple and Alphabet Sucked the Life out of Tech in 2016—But They Won’t Last Forever
Technology concentrates power.
Modernization
Buggy software update crashes CBP airport systems
Stalled Customs and Border Protection international traveler processing systems at major U.S. airports are back online after a four-hour outage on Jan. 2.
Digital Government