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FCC Hints at Expanding Net Neutrality Rules to Cell Phones
Under fire from liberals, the commission chairman hints at broader rules.
Digital Government
Army Eyes 4G Cellular Tech for Combat Communications
Could this be the beginning of the end for JTRS?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Do Agencies Feel About iCloud?
Some federal agencies have given the personal cloud service a wide berth for years.
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Feds Crack Down on Google Over Kids' App Spending
The company will pay $19 million for failing to stop children's spending sprees.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Tactical clouds, techie politicians and better bandwidth for the troops
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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