Modernization

FCC Hints at Expanding Net Neutrality Rules to Cell Phones

Under fire from liberals, the commission chairman hints at broader rules.

Modernization

IRS, CMS on track to meet health law deadlines, officials say

With open enrollment and tax season approaching, senior officials say IT systems will be ready to support insurance shoppers and tax filers.

Modernization

Will Apple Pay Convince You to Leave Your Wallet at Home?

Apple Pay isn't the first service to command your credit cards. Here's how it stacks up against other wallet eradicators.

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Navy, HP tout NGEN as a model for IT services

The Navy’s Next Generation Enterprise Network is slated for full operation throughout the service on Oct. 1.

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A framework for knotty global Internet problems

A think tank wants to separate technical architecture from issues of high policy to smooth cross-border Internet conflicts.

Modernization

NOAA plots successor to climate modeling supercomputer

NOAA's current weather and climate forecasting supercomputer system went online last July, but the agency is already seeking ideas to augment or replace it.

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The critical role CIOs play in e-discovery

CIOs might initially feel out of place in the world of e-discovery, but their information expertise is essential to the process, writes Recommind's Phil Favro.

Digital Government

App Exposed Flight Data of Japan’s Air Force One for Years

Flightradar 24 tapped into the public satellite feed of Prime Minister Abe’s supposedly-covert aircraft.

Modernization

VA mulls redo of VetLink kiosks

An RFI indicates a desire for the kiosks to be supported in the cloud and use HTML5 responsive design for mobile presentation.

Modernization

How Do Agencies Feel About iCloud?

Some federal agencies have given the personal cloud service a wide berth for years.

Modernization

Feds Crack Down on Google Over Kids' App Spending

The company will pay $19 million for failing to stop children's spending sprees.

Modernization

CMS extends Accenture's HealthCare.gov deal

In the midst of a procurement for a new contractor, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opted to give the incumbent six more months managing the federal health care exchange.

Modernization

DOD health record procurement to 'lead the way' on interoperability

The new system is intended to cover roughly 9.6 million people and will have a major impact on the market for interoperable electronic health records systems.

Modernization

Introducing the World’s First National Digital Currency

Backed by liquid assets, the currency will initially rely on demand to dictate how much will enter the marketplace.

Modernization

GSA rolls out IT systems for acquisition

A pair of new systems aim to help federal agency customers better navigate complex procurement processes.

Cybersecurity

What Does Alleged iCloud Hack Mean For Federal Agencies?

Federal employees could be uploading sensitive information when they work on their personally owned iPhones.

Modernization

Smartphone ‘Kill Switch’ Law: Who Gets to Shut Off Devices?

Is there a better way to talk about a feature that will allow cellphones to be shut down remotely?

Modernization

Tactical clouds, techie politicians and better bandwidth for the troops

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Modernization

Naval center seeks information assurance assistance

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona is looking for training, IT support and other help to maintain certification and accreditation status for its networks.