Modernization

Make the cloud fit like a nice suit

Successful cloud acquisition requires agency officials to “do your homework on your system,” says NIST’s Michaela Iorga.

Modernization

It's about the customers, not the stakeholders

18F pioneer Greg Godbout proclaims that his "entire career in the federal government has been disappointing stakeholders, and I see that as leading the way to success."

Emerging Tech

DOD OKs 23 Cloud Solutions for Least Sensitive Data

DISA formalized its strategic decision, granting provisional authorizations to 23 cloud service offerings up to Impact Level 2.

Modernization

DISA cloud providers, DHS streamlining, a new IT management bill and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Emerging Tech

Video: Inside Microsoft's HoloLens

Microsoft's holographic goggles could change the fields of genetics, engineering and paleontology.

Modernization

Cloud SIN, space tech, fed data and transition planning

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Emerging Tech

Microsoft Unveils Its Successor to Internet Explorer

The company today took the wraps off its new browser, Microsoft Edge, at its developer conference.

Modernization

The Senate Is Finally Getting Serious About Slaying Patent Trolls

But nothing ever comes easy when it comes to patent reform.

Modernization

Video: Wearable Tech That Keeps You Safe

New devices connect with your smartphone to help if you get into trouble.

Modernization

The Architect Behind the Intelligence Community's Cloud Move Retires

Longtime public servant Al Tarasiuk’s career in the IC began in 1988, with an electrical engineering job at the CIA.

Modernization

GoPro Is Getting Into Virtual Reality

Videos of snowboarding tricks, aerial drone footage, and perhaps even team sports, could become immersive, explorable worlds.

Modernization

Google Is Considering Doing Away With Space Bars

The search engine giant could lead the way for the most space-saving laptop yet.

Modernization

What Tim Cook Did and Didn’t Disclose About the Apple Watch

When it comes to the iPhone, Apple often can’t wait to tell the world how popular its new models are, but it’s a different story with the Apple Watch.

Modernization

Nationwide first-responder network starts to take shape

FirstNet has released its first draft request for proposals.

Modernization

GSA widens telecom collaboration efforts

The first of three sessions on the NS2020 strategy provided a glimpse of industry concerns about the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.

Artificial Intelligence

These Are the Tech Trends Government Might Not Be Ready For

Governments face unique challenges in fully implementing emerging technology: outdated hiring practices and concerns about the privacy of citizen data, among others.

Emerging Tech

Super Strong Mini Robots Can Haul Up to 2,000 Times Their Weight

These tiny robots' feats of strength are equivalent to a human dragging a blue whale across land.

Digital Government

What Good Is a Video You Can't See?

Police body cameras are meant to be a tool of public accountability. But even experts can't agree on how to make sure that happens.