Modernization
CMS extends Terremark's cloud hosting duties on HealthCare.gov
The extension is needed because the replication of Terremark data didn't begin until the end of December, making it impossible to make a scheduled March 31 move to Hewlett-Packard.
Modernization
Microsoft seeks agency try-outs for government cloud platform
Azure for Government is aimed at civilian and defense agencies looking to boost efficiency by reducing the number of data centers and shortening patch intervals.
Modernization
Readers take on telework
Despite complaints from some, metrics support the idea that telework helps boost productivity.
Emerging Tech
Private-Sector Technologists -- the White House Wants You
The third group of Presidential Innovation Fellows will focus on open data and crowdsourcing.
Digital Government
Lakota Nation Adopts Bitcoin Rival as Its Official Currency
'I think cryptocurrencies could be the new buffalo,' activist says.
Modernization
House passes federal data center efficiency bill
The legislation would require OMB, EPA and the Department of Energy to lead the development of standards for measuring data center performance.
Modernization
Facebook Cracks Down on Gun Sales
The social-media giant is stepping in to prevent illegal firearm transactions from being facilitated on its websites.
Modernization
Mobile Devices of the Future Will Get Energy From Everywhere Except the Wall Socket
A review of promising paths that engineers and designers are taking to power the mobile Web.
Modernization
FAA’s NextGen system off course, says IG
A report from the DOT inspector general found longstanding problems with cost increases, schedule slips and performance shortfalls.
Modernization
Neustar keeps .us domain deal
The contract extension comes as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers fosters a dramatic expansion of the domain naming pool.
Modernization