Modernization
New committee looks to elevate electronic warfare
The Electronic Warfare Executive Committee seeks to translate experimentation into actual capabilities being deployed.
Ideas
What’s Missing in the Encryption, Privacy and Security Debate
There are four key considerations surrounding the secure design of mobile devices we should keep in mind in both a government and private sector context.
Modernization
Video: This Device Connects You Even in the Middle of Nowhere
Wireless in the wilderness.
Digital Government
The Government Might Subpoena Your Toaster. Blame the Internet of Things.
Law-enforcement officials say they’re running out of ways to spy on criminals and terrorists. Maybe they’re not looking in the right places.
Modernization
New bill seeks to remove roadblocks to telehealth
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the CONNECT for Health Act to increase access to telehealth services and reduce costs.
Modernization
Google leads effort to bring broadband to public housing
Google is picking up the tab for hyper-speed Internet access in public housing across the country, starting with 100 homes in Kansas City.
Modernization
Cybersecurity key in converged NS2020 environment
How cybersecurity is woven into fabric of the GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract.
Cybersecurity
Could a More Secure Online Browser Protect Background Check Hack Victims?
Richard “Hollis” Helms, a 45-year-veteran of the intelligence community, has a tool he says might stem the potential bleeding of national secrets.
Modernization
Microsoft's Project Natik Test-Drives a Data Center Under the Sea
The cold water of the deep sea may be an ideal environment for server farms.
Ideas
7 Steps to Faster Transformation in Government
The need for transformation in government is a constant.
Digital Government
Harvard Study: Criminals Aren’t Actually ‘Going Dark’ Using Encryption
Who needs to access encrypted text messages when law enforcement could listen in through a smart TV?
Modernization
Congress watching FirstNet security, state opt-ins
The House panel in charge of FirstNet oversight did a reality check on the project, with some lawmakers concerned about security and state participation in the nationwide public safety communications network.
Modernization
Video: Reselling Your Smartphone? Here's How to Do It Safely
Make sure that old iPhone or Android becomes a blank slate.
Modernization
IG wants Secret Service to modernize its radio gear
The DHS inspector general said the Secret Service's outdated radio systems could affect its ability to protect the president and other high-ranking national officials.
Modernization
GSA plows on towards EIS RFP deadline
Even the historic blizzard in Washington didn't delay the final deadline for vendor proposals for the General Services Administration's massive telecommunications contract.
Modernization
Apple Is Reportedly Developing an iPhone That Charges Wirelessly
Apple has previously expressed dislike for conventional wireless-charging technology.
Modernization
Amazon Web Services Is Now an $8 Billion-a-Year Cloud-Computing Machine
The company generated almost $8 billion in sales over the full year of 2015.
Modernization
Will Adding Free Wi-Fi to America's National Parks Ruin Them?
What good is being immersed in nature without constant access to high-speed Internet?
Modernization
Tweeting at a Federal Agency? The New ‘US Digital Registry’ Can Tell You for Sure
The registry aims to be the authoritative source for all official social media accounts used by federal agencies -- and a resource for developers.
Modernization