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.

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

I Went Back to a Dumbphone

Here's what I learned when I left my iPhone behind.

Modernization

Pentagon warns contractors of Juniper vulnerabilities

In a Dec. 22 notice to industry obtained by FCW, the Defense Security Service warns defense contractors that a Juniper vulnerability could allow remote administrative access and "result in a complete compromise of the affected system."

Modernization

FAA chief: 181,000 drones registered on gov website

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, speaking at CES, stressed the safety implications of drone registration and the release of a new app for drone users.

Modernization

The Long, Tortured History of Email -- and What Comes After

Email works just the way it’s supposed to, and better than it used to, but people seem to hate it more than ever.

Modernization

Video: Smartphone Tech to Expect in 2016

The smartphone might evolve into a universal remote control for all things "smart."

Modernization

NASA's aging tech worries Capitol Hill watchdogs

Key lawmakers are seeking information from the space agency about its use of legacy IT with the goal of improving and modernizing its systems.

Ideas

3 Government Tech Trends to Watch in 2016

As we ring in 2016, we will see a significant acceleration within three key technologies as the public sector fundamentally transforms its services to meet the needs of 21st-century population.

Modernization

Is Cloud Computing Saving the Pentagon Money? Watchdog Still Doesn’t Know

DOD lacks a standardized definition for cloud computing and an inventory to track cloud-based contracts.

Modernization

The Flaw in ISIS' Favorite Messaging App

And what it says about the difficulty of encryption

Cybersecurity

Pentagon Grants Contractors an Extension on Hack Detection Rules

Companies get an extra year-and-a-half to comply with stronger security standards.