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: 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.

Digital Government

Why Are There So Many Data Centers in Iowa?

“Networks, land, power, and taxes.”

Emerging Tech

Pentagon Watchdog: Show Us the Cost Benefit Analysis of Cloud

A forthcoming DOD IG audit may soon shed light on the extent the Pentagon and its components perform cost benefit analysis before acquiring cloud services.