Modernization
Obama Bets Computers, Sat Phones and Crypto Software Will Make Iran’s Elections More Democratic
The US government hopes that increased technology in the country will help Iranians communicate among themselves.
Modernization
The cloud, simplified
Gartner futurist provides advice for agencies hoping to cut through the buzzwords.
Modernization
Secret Service Explores a Unified System to Manage Smartphones, Tablets
Administrators would be able to remotely wipe employee devices if problems are detected.
Modernization
New Program Will Help Agencies Manage Mobile Devices
The GSA program will help agencies remotely manage thousands of employee smartphones and tablets at lower costs.
Modernization
All Your Worst Fears About Google Glass Are Coming True
Google's facial recognition API presents a terrifying privacy scenario.
Digital Government
How Facebook’s IPO was Bungled by Nasdaq’s Computers
A glitch in the exchange's computer system botched the social network's public offering
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Feds showcase successful moves to the cloud
Officials from DHS, Interior and the federal courts share case studies for those looking to get started.
Emerging Tech
Cell Providers Must Bounce Back 911 Texts That Don’t Go Through
Text-to-911 service is coming for major wireless carriers in 2014.
Emerging Tech
What Will the App Developers Make of This?
A look at the government's newly released streaming data feeds.
Digital Government
Video: Big Changes Coming to Your Gmail Inbox
The design overhaul will roll out to inboxes gradually.
Emerging Tech
Our Equal Future: Does Technology Hold the Key to a Flatter World?
Far from making the world more fair, technology serves to reinforce, and perhaps even increase, inequalities.
Modernization
Did Amazon short-cut FedRAMP?
A reader argues that Amazon Web Services did not go through 'the actual FedRAMP certification process.' Is that a fair criticism?
Modernization
The Most Fascinating Charts From an Epic Slideshow of Internet Trends
Facebook is the only major social network in decline. Saudis share more online than anyone. You check your phone 150 times a day. And much more.
Modernization
SoftBank’s Contentious Bid for Sprint Nextel Finally Gets U.S. Government Approval
The deal was put on hold over fears that SoftBank’s ties to Chinese manufacturers would endanger national security
Modernization
Lisa Jackson, Former EPA Chief, Works for Tim Cook Now
Jackson stepped down at the end of 2012 from the EPA after a series of political disasters.
Modernization
So Far, There Are Only 3 Big Winners in the Smartphone Market
Apple, Samsung, and Google.
Modernization
Dish Should Think Twice Before Accusing Softbank of Dubious Chinese Ties in Their Rivalry for Sprint
Dish too once worked with a Chinese company with dubious security credentials.
Modernization
Your Smartphone, Made of Cement
Scientists just discovered a way to turn masonry into metal. Using lasers.
Modernization
Defense cloud contract open to competition (again)
DOD's de facto cloud broker plans to cancel sole-source contract for unnamed intelligence agency and seek new proposals for private cloud.
Digital Government