Modernization
GSA to issue two-year FedRAMP road map
The plan will help agencies and vendors address the growth of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program throughout federal IT.
Modernization
Do Kids Really Care About STEM Education?
Just because the students love using their devices to connect with friends, this does not necessarily mean they want school involved in their circuitry.
Modernization
Power outage, disaster data, FedRAMP approval and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
The Next 'Smart' Device Could Be Your Carry-On Suitcase
The Bluesmart carry-on can be connected to your phone via an app, available for iOS, Android and even smartwatches.
Modernization
DISA releases draft of new cloud security requirements
Comments from industry and others interested in the draft security requirements guide are due Dec. 29.
Cybersecurity
Congress Strengthens Homeland Security's Cyber Role with FISMA Reform, Other Bills
A 2002 computer protection law finally gets an upgrade.
Digital Government
FCC Hikes Phone Fees to Give Students Faster Internet
Democrats say the plan will give millions of students a better education, but Republicans worry about a rising phone "tax."
Modernization
We’re One Step Closer to a Totally Mobile Wallet
Iowa's department of transportation announced plans to test a driver’s license smartphone app to replace the standard plastic card.
Modernization
Microsoft Makes a Big Play to Become Government Cloud Provider
Azure Government is Microsoft’s answer to Amazon Web Services’ GovCloud.
Digital Government
The Scheduling App That Lets Health Care Workers Pick Their Own Shifts
WellStar’s online scheduling system allows nurses to sign themselves up for the shifts they want.
Modernization
First Intelligence Agency to Host App in Amazon Cloud
The move of the Map of the World application to the C2S environment signals the IC’s intent to revolutionize how it manages IT.
Modernization
Microsoft extends fed-only cloud
New offerings build on FedRAMP-certified service, firm says.
Modernization
ARPA-E's new leader, NVTC awards and maps in the cloud
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
These Are the Best iPhone and iPad Apps of the Year, According to Apple
Apple also included long lists of runners-up.
Modernization
Simple advice for tackling the complexities of cloud
Experts from agencies and the private sector talk customers, capabilities and the unexpected crosscurrents of cloud technology.
Digital Government
NSA Mass Phone Spying Will Continue for at Least 90 Days
Collection of bulk U.S. call data will continue nearly a year after Obama’s pledge to end it.
Ideas
3 Ways Mobile Will Attract Top Tech Talent in Government
If you are not working on integrating mobile technology into your government recruiting strategy, you could be losing out on a lot of top talent.
Modernization
IARPA awards contracts for supercomputer development
"Cryogenic" systems could bring currently unthinkable computing power into the realm of possibility.
Modernization
Halvorsen: JRSS tests reveal solid backbone
Acting DOD CIO Terry Halvorsen said initial tests of the Joint Regional Security Stacks revealed sound plans for the program's architecture, but that some fine-tuning and better education of those operating JRSS will be needed.
Modernization