Modernization
A sobering take on government contractors
Steve Kelman shares a longtime executive's less-than-rosy report on federal IT.
Cybersecurity
Military Supermarket Chain's Encryption Setup is 'Unacceptable,' Commissary Says
Computer-generated passwords essentially are stored underneath the doormat, beside personal and financial data, contracting documents show.
Modernization
The perils and promise of software-defined data centers
Proponents say SDDC could revolutionize the data center, but real-world proof of its effectiveness is hard to find.
Modernization
VA expects movement on cloud acquisition this month
A top IT official said the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to start its move to the cloud with commodity applications.
Cybersecurity
Report: Backups May Not Be Enough Protection from Ransomware
Threat intelligence firm CrowdStrike warns criminals are ramping up the frequency and cost of ransomware attacks.
Modernization
DOD CIO: Industry needs to do better
The DOD CIO says that industry needs to focus on partnerships and bring better solutions to meet DOD's cyber needs.
Digital Government
This Is What the Hospital of the Future Sounds Like
Experts are working to create environments that will be less cacophonous and more harmonious.
Modernization
Army introduces new rapid tech office
The Army is launching a new Rapid Capabilities Office designed to address its shrinking superiority in critical areas such as electronic warfare and cyber.
Modernization
Buying event helps museum save on computers
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum saved $75,000 on laptop and desktop computers by participating in a GSA buying event.
Emerging Tech
Survey: New IT Means New Complexity
A new survey found piggybacking new technologies onto old systems is sometimes problematic.
Cybersecurity
FBI Director: Americans Never Had 'Absolute Privacy'
A renewed debate about encryption is coming, according to James Comey.
Modernization
U.S. and EU need secure threat sharing
The U.S. and the EU are building up their information sharing networks to address the growing threat of global terrorism, and a central challenge is keeping the shared intelligence secure.
Modernization
USSM builds on shared services
GSA's year-old shared services office laying the groundwork for new marketplace ecosystem.
Modernization
Video: The Mobile Web to Become Less Annoying Thanks to Google
Better browsing is coming soon.
Modernization
Convincing your team to buy into the cloud
A can-do spirit has enabled the FCC to make a dramatic leap forward in IT modernization. What could this mean for your IT shop?
Modernization
How to Prevent Facebook from Drinking Up Some Personal Info on WhatsApp Users
1 billion users will have their phone numbers shared.
Cybersecurity
Update Your iPhone Now
Apple just released a patch that fixes three giant vulnerabilities in iOS.
Modernization
Help FBI Catch Bank Robbers With Your Phone
The bureau launched a mobile app that lets users send tips about robberies.
Modernization