Modernization

Cloud adoption slowed by culture, even with FedRAMP

Cloud adoption, some agency execs say, continues to be a slow and frustrating slog.

Modernization

End of administration rush, then quiet in federal IT contracting

A leading trade group forecasts a spike in federal IT contracting activity followed by a lull as the Obama administration transitions to the Trump presidency.

Modernization

A New App Filters the World to Help Colorblind People Avoid Hue Confusion

Color vision is now just a few clicks away for the nearly 300 million people worldwide affected by colorblindness.

Cybersecurity

Cyber Threats as Severe as Terrorism Threats, NIST Official Says

NIST Systems Security Engineering guidance urges putting security in upfront and not relying on cyber hygiene.

Modernization

GSA to Offer Cloud-Based Contract Writing System Next Year

The pay-as-you-go system will offer guidance as well as reduce costs, according to GSA.

Modernization

Report: FBI Can Unlock Most Devices

The bureau can access the data on most of the smartphones and laptops it encounters during investigations, according to a report.

Digital Government

Home Monitoring Will Soon Monitor You

When the internet of things begins to track electrical usage, houses could become more measured—and scrutinized—than ever.

Modernization

Is our IT infrastructure crumbling, too?

Moving to IP-based networks is the answer -- if the right tools are deployed to ensure security.

Digital Government

GSA Helps Agencies Implement MEGABYTE Act

The agency is piloting software licensing management as a service.

Digital Government

The Trump Transition Goes Digital

It’s official: Donald Trump now has a dot-gov website.

Modernization

Are Ballot Selfies Legal? A Guide

Today, as Americans head to the polls, some are snapping photos of their ballots to document the long-awaited culmination of the 2016 election.

Digital Government

Video: Track the Flu With These Apps

Thanks to these apps, you can stay one step ahead of the flu and nasty colds.

Modernization

IG: USPS at risk of unauthorized network access

The U.S. Postal Service does not know how many internet-facing hosts it has, lacks adequate firewall protections and is therefore vulnerable to unwanted network intrusions.

Modernization

ISPs can help thwart DDoS attacks, but authorities may be lacking

As the recent attack on a key internet support company shut down other major online companies, telecom providers were ready to help but faced a legal obstacle.

Modernization

HPC: Fueling the government’s next-generation technology programs

Government and industry have an opportunity to democratize high-performance computing by making it more accessible to nontechnical users.