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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Looking for Your Very Own R2-D2? Here Are Robot Sidekicks That Come Close

These bots do more than beep and boop.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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I Went Back to a Dumbphone

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

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Video: How to Make Your iPhone More Secure

Keep your device's both software and hardware safe.

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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.