Modernization
House passes check on Internet transition, multiple DHS measures
In addition to demanding review of any change to the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, legislators pushed for IT consolidation, improved communications and other reforms for DHS component agencies.
Emerging Tech
Life-Saving 'Undo Send' Feature Now Official Part of Gmail
One of the most life-saving software tweaks ever invented.
Modernization
Feds Urged to Investigate Uber’s Plan to Track Users
Privacy group wants FTC to step in to block changes to Uber’s privacy policy.
Emerging Tech
Video: Getting a More Tactile Virtual Reality Experience
This is what the new Oculus Touch and Rift feel like.
Ideas
4 Top Challenges for Federal CIOs
Cybersecurity, data management and culture remain roadblocks for agency CIOs.
Emerging Tech
How Agencies Use Data To Understand How Humans Interact With the Environment
Officials in some agencies are thinking about harvesting data from the Internet of Things to help citizens.
Ideas
6 Reasons Your Agency Needs an App Store
Does your agency have an enterprise app store? If not, then consider these six benefits to adoption.
Modernization
AT&T Faces $100 Million Fine in FCC's First-Ever Net-Neutrality Case
The wireless carrier, which is also fighting FTC charges, limits "unlimited" data.
Modernization
DISA looks to fine-tune JRSS software
Pentagon CIO Terry Halvorsen says software is one of the missing pieces of the Joint Regional Security Stacks puzzle. DISA says it is getting closer to solving that puzzle.
Modernization
FedRAMP: Red tape or silver bullet?
Federal tech leaders are torn on how FedRAMP could help or hinder the monumental shift to commercial cloud.
Modernization
Back-end of HealthCare.gov remains in development
HHS internal watchdog recommends automated IT for advance payments under the health care law.
Modernization
Government lags in point-of-contact satisfaction
Use of agency websites as the preferred avenue of citizen contact with government nearly doubled in just two years, says a new study.
Digital Government
DISA Plans to Cut Redundant Tech in 2015-2020
In its strategic plan, DISA states its intent to take advantage of commercially available cloud technology, among other efforts.
Modernization
Tight budgets can fuel innovation, say top IT leaders
Fiscal necessity is the mother of invention in federal IT.
Modernization
NSF grants, an EIS workshop and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
Video: Can a School That's Part Tech Startup Transform Education?
This tech-powered school is far from traditional.
Modernization
GSA posts details of telecom pricing
In some of its latest posts on the Interact website, GSA explained how some of its planned pricing catalogs will work.
Cybersecurity
After OPM Debacle, Three-Step Biometric ID Checks Are Coming
Of the 24 major federal departments, OPM and 15 other agencies can log into government systems with only a username and password.
Modernization