Modernization
The Quest to Build an NSA-Proof Cloud
European leaders want to go head to head with Amazon and Google.
Modernization
A fundamental shift -- and a long-term proposition
It might take a generation for federal IT managers to fully digest the technological evolution of the past few years.
Modernization
Say 'Cheese' -- and Happy Birthday! -- to the International Space Station
App alerts citizens and astronauts to the best time for snapping a flyby photo.
Modernization
Supporters renew push for federal data center bill
A House bill designed to improve the energy efficiency of federal data centers could wind up as part of a bipartisan Senate energy measure.
Digital Government
DISA, Evidently, Has Enough Commercial Cloud for Now
Agency may whittle down cloud buy’s value.
Modernization
Study details challenges in government cloud contracting
An analysis of five public-sector contracts yields best practices for avoiding cloud pitfalls in a new report from the IBM Center for the Business of Government.
Digital Government
Cisco’s Bad Quarter Shows How NSA Spying Could Freeze American Companies Out of a Trillion-dollar Opportunity
Bellwether Cisco indicates American tech companies are no longer welcome in Russia and other emerging markets.
Modernization
Supercomputer Watson Will Soon Be Available To Everyone
The initiative is IBM's attempt to get into cloud computing services to compete with the likes of Google and Amazon.
Modernization
Autonomic gets DOD FedRAMP OK
The first cloud provider to achieve compliance has now become the first to pass the additional security controls DOD requires.
Modernization
Mobile Phones Are Now as Crucial as Food and Water in Emergency Aid
The foreign assistance streaming into the Philippines includes technology to facilitate communications.
Modernization
Pentagon Gives FedRAMP-Certified Cloud Provider a Green Light for Handling Military Data
Autonomic Resources cleared additional hurdles beyond those required for hosting information from civilian agencies.
Modernization
Navy Will Conduct a Cost Analysis of Shift to DISA Cloud Email
The service will evaluate alternatives before complying with a Pentagon directive.
Modernization
10 Million People Are Trying to Tweet, Text, and Phone Home to the Philippines
As many as 13 million Filipinos work abroad, and they're desperately trying to reach their families and friends.
Modernization
How Online Mapmakers Are Helping the Red Cross Save Lives in the Philippines
Volunteers across the world are building the digital infrastructure for the organization's Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts.
Modernization
How Many Astronauts Believe Aliens Exist?
All of them, according to former Space Station commander Chris Hadfield. At least somewhere.
Modernization
With BlackBerry's Future Uncertain, Pentagon Readies a Contingency Plan
The company makes the only devices yet approved to operate on Defense networks, but that could soon change.
Modernization
How Mobile Apps Could Transform Rural Health Care
Telemedicine is transforming health-care for Americans. But the system still needs work.
Emerging Tech
Congress.gov Coming This Month
Site will replace 18-year-old Thomas.gov for legislative information.
Digital Government
Cloud-Based Network Defense Frustrates Army Exercise Commander
Brigade chief says he needs local control over the ‘cyber fight’ affecting his computer systems.
Modernization