Emerging Tech
Why Driverless Cars Don't Need Windows
Automated vehicles shouldn't look like the ones humans operate.
Emerging Tech
Many Feds Still Uneasy About Cloud Use
A new report found that 44 percent of polled government tech gurus remain “uncomfortable” or “very uncomfortable” turning IT services and applications over to cloud service providers.
Digital Government
Technology Popular Theme in Agency Competitions
Agencies held twice as many contests and challenges in 2014 as they did in 2012, and the number of prizes also rose over those two years.
Modernization
The Chinese Military Is Afraid Wearables Will Reveal its Secrets
China’s military released an ominous warning May 10, telling troops and the wider public that network-connected wearable devices pose a national security risk when used by military personnel.
Modernization
Amazon Drone Delivery Will Track Customers Down No Matter Where They Are
The retail giant has outlined a plan for its proposed delivery drones to get packages to you in half an hour, regardless of location.
Modernization
Video: All The Times Microsoft Was Actually Ahead of the Curve
Microsoft has been innovating for a long time.
Modernization
Cloud brokers, the sequel
The broker definition continues to evolve as new roles emerge and cloud deployments become more complex.
Modernization
Help wanted with 7 million lines of COBOL
The Railroad Retirement Board is looking to update its legacy IT systems.
Modernization
HealthCare.gov flaws, DARPA drones, OSTP prizes and the Datanauts' debut
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Government’s Mobile Sites, Apps Rated More Highly Than Many Companies’
Almost a quarter of federal website traffic now comes from mobile devices.
Modernization
Police Can Track Your Cellphone Without a Warrant -- For Now
Two federal appeals courts have upheld warrantless cellphone tracking. Will the Supreme Court step in?
Ideas
Agency CIOs Need to Be Aware of the Dangers of Consumer Tech
Agency CIOs must be cautious when procuring IT products developed for consumers.
Modernization
Video: How to Take Sharper Photos With Your Smartphone
Quick tips to be a better smartphone photographer.
Modernization
How to Use Mobile Phone Data for Good Without Invading Anyone’s Privacy
Call-data records show the true nature of social networks and human movement.
Emerging Tech
By Infusing Government Services with Tech, Sweden Aims to Bolster Social Welfare and Democracy
Some of the most popular government apps are those that let citizens manage and monitor their personal benefits, such as Social Security, parental leave and sick days.
Digital Government
Lessons Learned from Australia's Chief Technology Officer
Australian government’s chief technology officer, John Sheridan, is a big proponent of taking small steps to achieve large, federal IT service goals.
Modernization
This Is What the Next Generation of Google Glass Could Look Like
In a patent awarded to Google today, the company outlined a curved display system for a head-mounted wearable computer.
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