Digital Government
We Need to Talk About the Health Risks of Wearable Technology
The obvious problem is a lack of long-term research.
Modernization
Can PaaS carve out its place in the federal cloud?
Platform as a service offers obvious upsides, but agencies are still working through specific needs and uses.
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How Even the Remotest Parts of the World Are Getting Mobile Coverage
A new device is using regular radio spectrum to connect to mobile phones in its area.
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Modernize and innovate with data virtualization
FITARA brings new requirements for agencies' data management -- but also the opportunity for true transformation.
Modernization
In 5 Years, Smart Fridges Will Outnumber Fitness Trackers
Americans expect to first upgrade their thermostats and security systems, but look more than five years out, and smart fridges will be the big winners.
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Consumer Agency Goes After Phone Companies for Bogus Charges
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is demanding that Sprint refund consumers millions of dollars for unwanted charges.
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NIST can help you measure the cloud
The "Cloud Computing Service Metrics Description" proposes objective standards for gauging the success of cloud services.
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With New Policy, DOD Components Won’t Need DISA to Buy Cloud Services
The new guidance overrides two previous memorandums that charged DISA with assessing the security of commercial cloud service offerings.
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Halvorsen formalizes new DOD cloud procurement policy
Memo from Defense Department's acting CIO ends DISA monopoly on cloud procurements, addresses security standards.
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Get Ready for a More Efficient, Flexible FedRAMP
GSA's two-year road map presents a concrete plan for the future of FedRAMP.
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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.
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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.
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Power outage, disaster data, FedRAMP approval and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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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."
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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