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NIST seeks vulnerability analysis for military Android apps
Security tools would test range of mobile software applications used on the battlefield.
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Government has shuttered 50 data centers since May
Agencies have closed 268 facilities since the consolidation initiative began in 2010.
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Twitter adds a glass ceiling for app developers
In an attempt to phase out third-party clients, the social network will cap the number of users an app can have.
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Critics worry Verizon-cable deal will doom key goal of 1996 Telecom Act
Groups lamented the impact the deal would have on competition for wired broadband services but also voiced continued concerns that the deal will lead to further consolidation.
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Tech firms seek Internet freedom planks on party platforms
The Telecommunications Industry Association want the two political parties to take official stances on the matter as well.
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Industry members laud Digital Government Strategy
The framework to transform the government to better suit 21st-century needs gets nods from private-sector IT professionals.
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Nobody knows if you’re a fed online
GSA wants to change that with its social media registry.
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Labor Department plans move to the cloud
Officials want Web-based email and software to support collaboration and records management.
Digital Government
Dish's broadband satellite expansion won't solve the rural Internet problem
The cost of broadband satellite services may still be prohibitive.
Modernization
NIST could move to Drupal
Another proprietary system could be destined for the dustbin as NIST considers a move to an open-source option.
Modernization
ACLU sues for FBI GPS tracking guidelines
Group asks the department to immediately release memos detailing bureau use of GPS technology.
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FEC addresses industry concerns over text campaign donations
FEC said Tuesday that carriers would not be responsible for ensuring donors are eligible to give or enforcing limits on donations.
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Army adds requirements to logistics system
The Global Combat Support System will give the Army better insights into managing its supplies.
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Spectrum-sharing plan approved by FCC
The pilot program will test the impact of sharing spectrum in the 1755-1780 megahertz band to see how commercial use of those airwaves impacts federal agencies currently using that band.
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Finally, a new bill requires police get a judge's approval before they see your texts or location
A new bill reconciles Fourth Amendment protections and 21st-century search and seizure.
Modernization
Obama, Romney aren’t all that sociable on social media
Pew study suggests Obama leads in the medium, but does not engage.
Digital Government
Education wants to tailor Web content to visitors’ disabilities
Department plans to make more websites mobile-optimized and interactive.
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Meet the little printer the tech world is excited about
This compact printer makes use of cloud subscription services.
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Federal employees union opens digital door to members
AFGE members will have easy access to updates from the organization thanks to its adoption of some new-ish technologies.
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