Modernization
Report: Federal Government Needs More Apps for Employees
Exceptions include the departments of Agriculture and State, NASA and the General Services Administration.
Modernization
FedRAMP high is coming soon
The federal government's cloud authorizing program is getting set to approve services for high-impact applications and data.
Modernization
Choice Quotes from a 1985 New York Times Story that Predicted the Quick Demise of the Laptop
Reddit users dug up a 1985 article in the New York Times that predicted the laptop computer—then just a “fad”—would soon die off
Modernization
FBI seeks CIO
Whoever takes the gig will be called on to carry the FBI forward in an era of cloud computing and data center consolidation.
Modernization
Report: Oregon militants use federal IT to make website
The militants occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon reportedly have access to government computers, and one member is making a website within the compound.
Emerging Tech
FirstNet Posts Multibillion RFP for Public Safety Broadband Network
The RFP was posted after more than a year of discussion with technology companies and public safety groups.
Modernization
Why agencies should adopt a "mobile first" strategy
A new report says agencies have room for improvement when it comes to offering mobile apps and making their websites mobile-friendly.
Modernization
Final FirstNet RFP hits the streets
FirstNet's final RFP for the planned nationwide public safety network includes a dedicated cybersecurity section and a ramped payment schedule for winning contractor.
Modernization
Looking for Your Very Own R2-D2? Here Are Robot Sidekicks That Come Close
These bots do more than beep and boop.
Modernization
Does Pentagon Need a Narrow Definition of Cloud?
Ambiguity might actually be best when it comes to cloud -- at least for now, says DISA CTO.
Modernization
GSA seeks to create governmentwide cloud portfolio
The Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies wants to explore the feasibility of creating a program that would help agencies transition to cloud computing technologies and services.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Investigators to Probe NSA’s Crackdown on Rogue IT Employees
Be it a rogue contractor or an unknowing employee with sloppy login and logoff habits, insiders are a major threat to U.S. secrets, say researchers and federal officials.
Digital Government
Why NIH Wants to Change Incentives for Researchers
NIH is building a virtual space called “the Commons,” where researchers can share data, software and other virtual tools.
Modernization
GSA pushes deadline on $50 billion telecom contract
The General Services Administration is giving potential bidders on the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract another three weeks to submit bids.
Modernization
Video: The Gadgets from CES That Will Improve Your Life
The Internet of Things is here to help your morning routine.
Digital Government
Up to 70 Percent of Global Internet Traffic Goes Through Northern Virginia
it’s a central region for the Internet backbone.
Modernization
How Smartphones Can Go from Causing Car Accidents to Saving Lives
We can’t seem to stop looking at our phones, even behind the wheel.
Modernization
GSA Wants to Make It Easier for Agencies to Get to the Cloud
The agency wants to create a cloud portfolio of products and services that can help agencies migrate to new tech.
Modernization