Modernization
How Computer Clouds Could Help Cure Cancer
The National Cancer Institute is funding pilot computer clouds that will help researchers crack cancer’s genetic code.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Want NSA Data to Help Nab Copyright Violators
Justice is seeking information on those who abet the sharing of copyrighted media.
Modernization
The President Blocks an Apple Sales Ban at the Last Minute
Move is a huge win for Apple in their ongoing sparring session with Samsung over patents.
Modernization
How Google’s New Moto X Will Transform the Smartphone Landscape—and Threaten Google’s Partners
The new phone will appeal to the masses.
Modernization
Army Wants a Non-Satellite Radio That Works Over Mountains and Fits in a Backpack
The service is pushing the laws of physics, some observers say.
Modernization
The Untested Mobile Security System Defense Just Bought Isn't Functioning at USDA
The same contractors are providing both departments with similar software to prevent government-issued consumer gadgets from compromising networks.
Modernization
Navy and Marines Directed to Use Virtual Servers by 2017
Move will increase efficiency and save money.
Modernization
Thailand’s Bitcoin Ban Is Not Quite What it Seems
The country's the central bank did not ban Bitcoin outright.
Modernization
The Era of iSpying: Court Upholds Warrantless Cell-Phone Tracking
Americans shouldn't have to surrender their privacy in order to carry a smartphone.
Modernization
More People Are Talking to the Government on Mobile Devices
Satisfaction with federal websites is flat.
Modernization
Here Are the 11,868 Devices—and Counting—That Every Android App Has to Work on
iPhone’s universe is much more unified than compared to Android's.
Modernization
NASA's fall from the cloud frontier
One of the first agencies to make bold moves toward the cloud, NASA has lost its edge, IG reports.
Modernization
VA still seeks cloud solutions after canceling contract
The Veterans Affairs Department killed a cloud-based email contract and does not plan to reissue it, but says it is still 'dedicated' to using cloud services.
Modernization
Your Boss Is Reading Your Text Messages
As more employers add mobile messaging systems to workers’ phones, the scrutiny of workers’ SMS inbox is likely to increase.
Digital Government
DHS Ups Its Big Data Game, Asks Vendors What They've Got
The agency wants presentations on new products.
Digital Government
Vendors Flock to $450 Million DISA Commercial Cloud Buy
Amazon, defense contractors, and computer and telecom firms eye procurement.
Modernization
Amazon Sues Over CIA Cloud Deal
IBM successfully fought CIA’s award of the $150 million cloud and is intervening in the lawsuit.
Digital Government
White House Could Face Bipartisan Scorn if it Bucks IT Reform
The government will never get a fairer IT buying overhaul, a congressional technology leader warns.
Modernization
House subcommittee troubled over data center updates
Lawmakers criticize agencies for underestimating by several thousand the number of data centers involved in a consolidation initiative.
Modernization