Modernization
Interior seeks ability to wipe mobile devices of employees abroad
Technology would help the department keep its networks secure.
Modernization
We're close to strengthening the privacy of your cell phone's location! (But only in California.)
Right now, law enforcement can ask your cell provider where your phone is at pretty much any time.
Digital Government
Ten Republicans to follow on Twitter
With the GOP convention upcoming, some Republicans are using social media better than others.
Modernization
Cloud computing software provider inks deal with In-Q-Tel
Adaptive Computing to develop cloud operating system for intel community.
Modernization
DISA, GSA round out SATCOM business model
The agencies award a $2.6 billion contract as part of the Future Commercial Satellite Communications Services Acquisition program.
Modernization
FCC adds data roaming condition to Verizon-cable spectrum deal
Justice says deal is clear of antitrust violations, assuming a few changes are made.
Emerging Tech
Nine concrete, specific things we actually know about how social media shape elections
What studies sanely say about democracy in the age of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
Digital Government
Obama faces delicate decisions as cyberattack fears rise
Experts urge action, but the politics of cybersecurity can be tricky.
Modernization
Risk and reward in the cloud: How to attack security concerns.
A cloud platform solves some problems but introduces new security risks. Richard Moulds provides strategies for addressing them.
Digital Government
Federal agencies are gearing up for a massive data dump
Officials hope troves of machine-readable information will nurture entrepreneurship in a stalled economy.
Modernization
Want the federal budget on your iPad? There’s an app for that.
GPO makes e-books available through Apple.
Modernization
GSA schedules Twitter chat for cloud broker idea
The General Services Administration takes another step to foster dialog on an idea for better cloud service provision.
Digital Government
How Mitt Romney does digital
While numbers may lean Obama's way, Romney is using social media in his own way.
Digital Government
Marissa Mayer picks iPhones over Androids for Yahoo employees
Over ten-thousand employees at the company will receive new iPhones.
Modernization
DISA, Army mark enterprise e-mail progress with new milestone
DISA claims half a million accounts migrated to cloud service, predicts on-schedule completion.
Modernization
Commerce prepares for move to cloud email
NIST will be the first division to make the transition.
Modernization
USDA expects employees’ use of mobile devices to skyrocket
The Agriculture Department plans to build a mobile apps store to support 100,000 phones and tablets.
Digital Government
BYOD on the government’s dime?
Government may pay for part of federal employees’ monthly plans.
Modernization
Federal IT faces painful budget pressure
Tech funding likely will be the same under Obama or Romney, but priorities might shift.
Modernization