Modernization
DISA to cede procurement authority for commercial cloud to military services
The acting DOD CIO wants the department to move the commercial cloud faster. To do that, he plans to give military services more authority over the process.
Modernization
Briefcases That Imitate Cell Towers Help Agencies Track Phone Calls
Law enforcement agencies around the country can track and monitor telecommunications thanks to an FCC-approved device.
Modernization
Navy to Ditch NMCI for Microsoft in Cloud Email Pilot
Cost savings, efficiency and reliability behind move
Modernization
Federal Regulators Force Shutdown of Fake Bitcoin-Mining Operation
At the FTC’s request, a federal court shut down Kansas-based Butterfly Labs, which had charged consumers thousands of dollars for out-of-date bitcoin computers.
Modernization
Is the Tide Turning Against Federal Telework?
It’s time and attendance versus getting work done.
Modernization
Five Reasons Why the Internet of Things May Already be Broken
There are some big obstacles before the internet of things can become a viable business.
Modernization
Surplus TSA airport scanner missed initial data scrubbing
One of 165 decommissioned scanners escaped with its data intact, but its hard drive was soon removed, according to an IG report.
Modernization
Intelligence Community ‘All In’ on New Technology Plan
Intelligence officials say the days of owning entire stovepipe systems are over.
Modernization
Collaboration tools: Making location moot
As agencies deal with travel restrictions and increasingly complex work teams, the technology options for bringing employees together are keeping pace.
Cybersecurity
Less than Half of Feds Say Security Is Key Part of Their Mobile Strategy
It’s very likely employees are uploading work to Dropbox and Box.net without consent.
Modernization
DHS and KeyPoint hiring, Brennan defending and drones flying
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Oversight
IRS Chief Rebuts Claim of Governmentwide Email Backup
House Republicans renew push to find more missing Lois Lerner emails.
Modernization
ICITE ready to ramp up, ODNI official says
The long-planned joint IT environment is becoming more tangible to intel analysts.
Modernization
Issa report paints picture of strife, factionalism in run-up to HealthCare.gov launch
IT leaders at the Health and Human Services Department considered pushing for a limited launch to test for problems, but were rebuffed.
Cybersecurity
Uncle Sam Drops $3M in Grants to Kill the Password
Login alternatives to be tested include smartphone SIM cards and driver's licenses.
Modernization
House bill would ease 'meaningful use' provisions on EHRs
Doctors and hospitals are increasingly pushing back against the government’s schedule for adoption of electronic health records.
Modernization
The Internet Is Losing Interest in Computers
Google searches for the category of "Computers & Electronics" are down 60 percent since 2004.
Modernization
Does the Government’s Mobility Program Go Far Enough to Protect Security and Privacy?
From checking email to editing presentations on the fly, more federal employees are using mobile devices as part of their job.
Modernization