Modernization

$3 billion worth of IT is about to kick the bucket

Federal CIO Tony Scott is again warning that the government faces a crisis of outmoded IT.

Modernization

Video: Apple Opens Up Siri to Developers

The tech giant has given an open invitation.

Modernization

Social Security looks to scrap 30 years of code

The SSA CIO is hoping a new funding vehicle will allow his to scrap his entire existing code base and re-write a better system – if overseers will only trust him.

Modernization

3 Steps to Breaking Through the Federal Security Status Quo

Big data solutions, machine learning and advanced analytics may seem like a bridge too far for some public sector agencies, but time is not on their side to maintain the status quo.

Modernization

Computer buying events look to leverage government scale

OMB is planning deals on laptops and desktops via its strategic sourcing program.

Digital Government

France Launches New Terror App

With millions of sports fans expected to fill multiple venues during the Euro 2016 Soccer Championship, the French are beefing up security.

Modernization

It's time to trash your legacy system and rewrite from scratch

At least one federal tech chief has become convinced that instead of prolonged, incremental modernization of legacy IT, agencies should just rewrite their entire systems in a modern environment.

Modernization

Can federal IT lead the way in secure cloud?

Scale, security and compliance requirements make moving to the cloud challenging for federal CIOs, but the FedRAMP program provides a viable path forward.

Modernization

Video: Top 5 Features iOS Should Steal From Android

The popular operating system could afford some flexibility.

Modernization

Army wants better crypto for radios

The Army is preparing for a significant security upgrade for its battlefield equipment.

Digital Government

Why Didn't E-Gov Live Up to Its Promise?

Technology was supposed to transform government 15 years ago; an “era of electronic government” was poised to make government faster, smaller, digitized and increasingly transparent.

Modernization

Survey: More People Want to Access Government Services on Their Smartphones

A new survey finds the majority of millennials want to access government services on their phones.

Digital Government

US Spies Train Computers to Spot Suspicious Activity in Live Videos

A research project will attempt to automatically detect suspicious activities, with the help of live video pouring in through multiple camera feeds.

Modernization

Will the Constitution Protect Your Next Smartphone?

Phone security will soon hinge on people’s behavior—but that could make it easier for the government to unlock the devices.

Modernization

The Most Interesting Tech IPO of the Year

Twilio calls itself a “cloud communications platform"

Modernization

No One Will Save You From Cellphone Tracking

Unless the Supreme Court acts

Cybersecurity

Fashion Industry Tells Feds: We Need Better Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Clothes

The fashion industry is also urging Washington not to hinder creativity.

Modernization

USMC wrestles with responsibility of owning network

Three years since taking ownership of its computer network, the Marine Corps is still playing catch up in training its acquisition personnel.