Modernization

Report: Juniper breach has feds worried

A big breach at computer security firm Juniper Networks has federal officials fearing that foreign spies had access to encrypted communications between the U.S. government and the private sector for the last three years, according to a CNN report.

Modernization

NPPD cyber and infrastructure security personnel are side by side

Infrastructure and cybersecurity personnel are now co-located as part of NPPD’s efforts to coordinate cyber and physical threat information.

Emerging Tech

Video: The Year in Tech

2015 was the year we embraced the future and "Back to the Future."

Modernization

The Environmental Toll of a Netflix Binge

The data centers that support the Internet use a huge amount of energy.

Modernization

White House sends cyber deterrence policy to Congress

Lawmakers have long asked for such a policy, but the debate is likely only getting started now that they have one.

Digital Government

US Considers Using Portable DNA Labs, Iris Scans to Vet Syrian Refugees

The U.S. government is considering a handful of new technologies to strengthen and potentially hasten the screening of Syrian refugees.

Digital Government

If You Can’t Stay Off Your Phone Before Bed, These Gadgets Will Make Sure Your Sleep Isn’t Ruined

With growing awareness of blue light’s ill effects, more companies are now catering to health-conscious consumers with products that reduce their exposure to these wavelengths.

Modernization

BlackBerry boss strikes conciliatory tone on encryption

Like his Apple counterpart, BlackBerry CEO John Chen is opposed to weakening encryption but says the debate between law enforcement and tech firms has gotten too acrimonious.

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Do Computers Need Pressure-Sensing Screens?

Apple's new 3D Touch could be revolutionary.

Modernization

Star Wars’ R2-D2: The Original Mobile Device

The bleep-blooping droid from "Star Wars" helped shape people's perceptions of how machines can be helpers.

Cybersecurity

Twitter Notifies Users of ‘State-Sponsored’ Hacks

Hackers may have been attempting to get personal information, like email addresses or phone numbers.

Modernization

GSA pushes EIS proposal date

The General Services Administration extended the deadline for vendor proposal submissions to its massive next-generation telecom contract by a week.

Modernization

DOD looking to put classified data in commercial cloud

Rob Vietmeyer, DOD CIO's point man on cloud, said it could be over a year before a commercial cloud provider handles Level 6 data

Modernization

Clapper memo outlines ICITE architecture

A document release reveals more details on the cloud-based Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise.

Ideas

3 Steps for Implementing Mobile Projects in Your Agency

Agencies are looking to integrate the use of personal devices into employees' daily lives.

Modernization

3 CIO Insights on Cloud, Security and Mobile

The need for more collaboration was the focus of many of the discussions this year at the semi-annual Government Technology Research Alliance Summit.

Modernization

Trade Group: Government Needs to Ramp Up Cloud Adoption

A recent Professional Services Council survey found only 8 percent of federal CIOs progressed as much as they wanted to with cloud-based technology.

Modernization

OMB Preps New Policy on Data Centers

OMB’s retooled guidelines are part of the administration's roadmap for implementing and operationalizing FITARA.

Modernization

Remembering programming pioneer Ada Lovelace at 200

Ada Lovelace, arguably the first computer programmer, was born 200 years ago today. She worked with Charles Babbage on one of the earliest computers in 1843.