Modernization
Army Contracting Command looks to commercial cloud
The U.S. Army Contracting Command in Rock Island, Ill. is seeking commercial cloud solutions for Army enterprise applications.
Modernization
FirstNet, DHS P25 comms efforts move ahead
Two efforts, ultimately aimed at providing interoperable radio communications for first responders across the nation, advanced on Dec. 9.
Modernization
Never Not Online
A new survey finds one in five Americans reports being online “almost constantly.”
Modernization
DHS expands CenturyLink's work on Einstein
DHS awarded an expansion contract to help extend Einstein 3 Accelerated protections to civilian agencies by year's end under the new cybersecurity strategy.
Ideas
3 Ways to Maximize Your ROI on Internet of Things
The challenge for federal IoT is less about the devices themselves, and more about the IT resources needed to manage, share, analyze and ultimately derive real mission value from the IoT data explosion.
Modernization
Navy drones still a work in progress
The new deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for unmanned systems is still exploring how best to deploy remotely guided vessels.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Aims to Revamp Global Command and Control System
DOD is looking specifically at deploying data in cloud-and mobile-based environments.
Modernization
Video: Need to Speed up Your Wi-Fi? Here's How
Never again endure a slow Internet connection.
Modernization
Video: A Japanese Company Has Invented a Smartphone You Can Wash
Kyocera said it created the device, called Digno Rafre, by developing “better sealing” for the phone.
Modernization
McCaul wants new commission on encryption and law enforcement
Top law enforcement officials have decried unbreakable commercial encryption as a dark space for terrorists and criminals. In the wake of the San Bernardino and Paris attacks, one House leader wants to take a hard look at the technology.
Modernization
FEMA updates IT acquisition plans
The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided a look at its IT modernization strategy for the coming year.
Emerging Tech
These 9 Innovations Changed the Future and They All Came From One Place
The MIT Media Lab helped originate some of the indispensable tech we use today.
Modernization
18 Internet of Things Devices That Have No Business Being Connected to the Internet
Some activities just don’t require the internet.
Digital Government
Did People Telework Before Computers?
According to the latest Census numbers, 4.5 percent of Americans, or about 6.5 million people, are working from home most of the time.
Emerging Tech
DHS to Meet with Tech Companies in Silicon Valley Next Week
Applying for DHS funding and securing the Internet of Things are on the agenda.
Modernization
Can the Library of Congress modernize for the 21st century?
In the midst of leadership changes, Library of Congress officials explain to a House panel where they stand in updating their IT systems and technology strategy.
Modernization
GSA IT is vulnerable, IG says
The IG's semiannual report details integration and security troubles haunting GSA investments.
Modernization
Transportation bill includes recall tech upgrades
The long-term transportation bill pending in Congress would establish an online database of information on vehicle recalls and facilitate information sharing among critical infrastructure providers in emergencies.
Emerging Tech