Modernization

What's good about the cloud broker/integrator model?

Cloud brokers can ease agencies' transition to the cloud and ensure that they reap the advantages of a dynamic marketplace.

Modernization

DOD connects online to cut travel

As budget realities constrain travel, attention turns to DOD's online collaboration system.

Emerging Tech

Smart Disclosure Makes Consumers Happier and Markets Better

Government should make data that aids consumers both open and searchable, report says.

Modernization

Why Google Is Saying Adios to Some of Its Most Ardent App Developers

It’s too hard to pay developers in Argentina for Android apps, so Google isn’t going to anymore.

Modernization

Linked In Jumps on the 2-Step Password Train Because It Looks Good

After last year's hack, network moves toward security.

Modernization

Google’s New “Moto X” Superphone Will Spy on You 24/7, and You’ll Like It

The sophisticated new gadget will launch in October.

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

Modernization

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.

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.