Modernization

Takai takes FITARA to task for oversight provisions

Defense Department CIO is concerned the legislation might collide with internal Pentagon realignment efforts.

Modernization

The Bitcoin Industry Embraces What It Was Built to Avoid—Rules and Regulation

The crash of the prominent bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox is the latest sign that bitcoin needs to adopt some sort of oversight if it is going to survive and thrive.

Emerging Tech

Google Fears FCC's New Internet Powers

The Web giant's lobbyists are quietly fretting about a recent court ruling.

Digital Government

IT Reform Bill Passes House

A similar bill is pending in the Senate.

Emerging Tech

Government Knocks on BlackBerry Continue

The Interior IG’s office is switching to Apple and Android smartphones.

Digital Government

How Technology Will Topple the World's Biggest Drug Cartel

After El Chapo's capture, the nation's financial intelligence agency faces a key IT upgrade.

Modernization

More People Around the World Have Cellphones Than Ever Had Landlines

There are 6.8 billion cellphone subscriptions.

Modernization

The Largest Bitcoin Exchange Was Possibly the Target of a $350 Million Theft

Mt. Gox, the world's largest Bitcoin trading site has gone offline.

Modernization

Bill to Legalize Cell-Phone Unlocking Set for House Vote

Under an expedited process, the bill will need a two-thirds vote to pass.

Modernization

What Pritzker wants from Silicon Valley

In first official visit to the West Coast tech mecca, Commerce secretary solicits partnerships on climate data and highlights new Census tool.

Modernization

What CIOs say about big data

Ten insights from IT leaders on the front lines of big-data deployments.

Science & Tech

This Is the App That’s Fueling the Uprising in Venezuela

The newest apps fueling Venezuela’s uprisings are made in North America and have piqued the Pentagon’s interest. By Patrick Tucker

Modernization

Cost of Obamacare Contract Has at Least Quintupled

The cloud that supports HealthCare.gov has nearly doubled in cost since the days before the site’s troubled launch.

Modernization

Defense Connect Online hits milestone

DISA’s online collaboration tool registers 1 million users.

Modernization

FCC Tries to Help Emergency Responders Find 911 Cellphone Callers

Carriers would have to provide more accurate information to 911 centers.

Digital Government

How Government Data Is Fueling a New Economy

Entrepreneurs tell us what’s working and what isn’t in the drive to open up government data.

Modernization

DOD launches new spectrum strategy

In the long term, the Pentagon will look to replace legacy systems with more "militarily effective" technologies.

Modernization

Bitcoin Could Become the Go-To Currency for Digital Tipping

Many Bitcoin users ranked gifts and donations as their most frequent transactions.

Modernization

Why Facebook Just Spent $19 Billion on a Messaging App

Facebook wants to dominate in the three areas WhatsApp excels in: apps, messaging, and usage in the developing world.