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.

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

DHS Kicks Off $100 Million Employee ID Project

The departmentwide credentials will support iris and facial recognition.