Modernization
Are Government Records Management Practices in Peril?
The evidence of the lack of progress in records management continues to mount.
Modernization
Five critter cams to go dark at the National Zoo
The cameras to be shut down run on the Windows Server 2003 operating system, which goes out of support in July.
Modernization
ICE seeks new phone services for detainees
The service must be provided at no cost to ICE or detainees, but the contractor gets exclusive rights to sell pre-paid and other calling cards.
Cybersecurity
NSA Tests Out Smartphones that Recognize Handwriting Motion
The National Security Agency has tested the use of smartphone-swipe recognition technology, according to the tool’s manufacturer.
Emerging Tech
Google Wants to Make Creepy Bunny Robots to Talk to Your Kids
Google’s patent application suggests it wants to build a device with cameras and audio sensors that could determine when someone is looking at it and follow voice commands to control other internet-connected devices.
Modernization
Counting mobile, robot gap, rural tech and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
How many parties does it take to provide a single government login?
Identity management is central to efforts to make a wide range of IT activities secure, but streamlining the process is essential.
Modernization
Video: Apple Now Has New Location-Tracking Powers
How the tech company is improving upon GPS for its users.
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IT’s role in supporting workplace collaboration
As feds increasingly turn to cloud-based tools, IT leaders have an opportunity to reduce risks without hindering innovation.
Modernization
NS2020 RFP probably pushed back
The hoped-for July release of the GSA contracting vehicle's RFP will likely slide into late summer.
Modernization
MyUSA again, Deltek's GovCon study and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
App Glitches Cost Agencies Millions of Dollars in Lost Productivity
From email to enterprise-resource planning systems, applications are often critical to keeping agency operations running along.
Modernization
iOS and Android About to Get Updated—Here’s Where They Stand Now
A snapshot of the smartphone market
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What workers – especially millenials – want
Agencies and industry face mounting challenges as young, telecommuting employees feel less engaged with their work. How can leaders keep talent from disconnecting or leaving altogether?
Modernization
Survey: 'Always-on' mindset slow to penetrate government
A new survey of federal IT professionals found that 51 percent need a day or more to find and fix app performance problems.
Modernization
Tech firms, privacy advocates push White House on encryption
A group that includes Google, Apple and Microsoft wants the Obama administration to drop efforts to provide law enforcement with access to encrypted communications.
Emerging Tech
This Social Network Only Exists for Discussing the Weather
Thanks to digital broadcasting technology and IP-enabled cable boxes, viewers can interact with the hosts in real time.
Emerging Tech
Google's New Self-Driving Car Is About to Hit the Streets
Here’s everything you need to know about Prototype.
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