Modernization
US Marshals Migrate from BlackBerrys to iPhones
The Marshals also are testing a small number of Windows 8 tablets and Android-based smartphones.
Digital Government
Bug Accidentally Shut Down Military Open Source Software Portal
Problems with a backup system are preventing Pentagon from recovering Forge.mil.
Digital Government
Mobile Phone Metadata Could be a Lifesaver after a Disaster, but Privacy Concerns Linger
Unclear rules about sharing phone data with researchers hamper wider adoption.
Modernization
Here’s What the Rewrite of DOD’s Cloud Strategy Will Look Like
An update to the Defense Department’s cloud computing strategy aims to decentralize the process for purchasing commercial cloud solutions
Modernization
4 ways in-memory computing can bring agencies up to speed
As costs have come down and capacity has soared, the benefits extend to both budgets and performance.
Modernization
DIA fleshes out data science needs
While much of the DORE project remains classified, the Defense Intelligence Agency has released a few details about what it is looking for in the areas of Internet of things, social media and open-source support.
Emerging Tech
Immigrants Use Social Networking to Prove Residency
Applicants have submitted check-ins at restaurants and movie theaters, parties and sporting events, to show they were in the United States.
Modernization
Spectrum auction yields billions, CFPB signs IT deal, TIGER turns 25 and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Why Is Apple Gobbling Up a Quarter of the World’s Sapphire Supply?
The sapphire is used to cover the iPhone’s camera lens and fingerprint reader.
Modernization
A public cloud for NOAA
The agency is seeking information on solutions that can provide virtualization, storage services, network bandwidth, and management tools and capabilities.
Modernization
Are Federal Agencies Ready for Apple Pay?
In 2015, mobile payments will accelerate and constituents will expect federal agencies to support these alternative payment options.
Cybersecurity
Governmentwide Login Portal Connect.gov Unaffected by Hack
Breached Postal Service is weeks away from activating universal passwords for citizens.
Modernization
State Department tech sputters back to life
Employees at Foggy Bottom can now send and receive external emails, something they could not do Nov. 17, but still cannot access the Internet.
Modernization
Federal cloud spending projected to soar -- just not quite yet
Deltek's latest report forecasts a sharp increase in cloud investments by FY 2019, but lingering concerns will likely hinder spending until FY 2016.
Modernization
Using IT to address the federal talent shortage
Better systems and talent science can help agencies fill vacancies faster -- and avoid making the wrong hires.
Modernization
More Cloud Data Breaches ‘Inevitable’ in 2015, Forrester Says
The findings should raise eyebrows particularly for government customers, who put a premium on protecting sensitive information.
Modernization
The FCC Plans to Increase Your Phone Bill to Build Better Internet in Schools
Federal regulators want to spend an extra $1.5 billion every year to boost Internet speeds. But consumers will have to pay for it.
Modernization
Why We Need an ‘M-Government’ Movement
The time has come for governments globally to take a hard look at their capacity to provide effective mobile-oriented services.
Modernization