Modernization
Dems have new mobile app for convention
The move comes a week after Obama for America released its app.
Modernization
In-Q-Tel enters venture with UK firm to develop transceiver technology
Goal is to boost data-sharing between companies, agencies.
Modernization
Many managers don’t know their agencies’ cloud computing budget or goals
IT and business executives know cloud is important, but they remain hazy on details.
Cybersecurity
Reuters blogs hacked with fake story about Syrian rebel retreat
Wire says it thinks it knows who is responsible for the hack.
Modernization
Government agencies spending more on cloud, but some execs are fuzzy on the details
One finding of a new study: Many CFOs, despite their financial control, are only somewhat familiar with the details of their agencies' cloud strategies.
Modernization
Take the pain out of website management
Here’s why the Obama administration’s new digital strategy directs agencies to adopt a content management system sooner rather than later.
Modernization
FCC chairman lobbies Pentagon for more spectrum
Genachowski has made it one of his signature goals to "unleash" more spectrum for mobile broadband and manage Pentagon spectrum expectations.
Modernization
Was the EPA data breach a failure of cybersecurity 101?
A malicious e-mail attachment broke through security at the EPA, exposing private information of 8,000 people. Are other agencies any more secure?
Modernization
DISA details Defensewide wireless and mobile device plan
System will include global service, device management and an apps store.
Modernization
Pentagon shutters Joint Tactical Radio System program office
After 15 years and $15 billion, the program failed to deliver radios to the battlefield.
Modernization
Networx transition deemed nearly complete
Almost 99 percent of services have moved to the Networx program, according to a GSA official.
Modernization
Social media plays a growing role in open source intelligence, experts say
Analysts increasingly see value in monitoring Facebook, Twitter and other popular communications.
Digital Government
After a decade of delays, FBI agents finally get a case management system
'Sentinel' works like a Webmail system for investigations.
Modernization
Romney to announce veep pick via app
Decision will go out to iPhone and Android programs nanoseconds before it is broadcast to the wider public.
Digital Government
Probability that Romney's new followers are normal tweeters: Zero
It is virtually impossible that the former governor's recent spike in Twitter followers resulted from normal activity on the social network.
Modernization
Apple can buy Twitter, RIM and Sprint and still have billions
While the tech giant has $170 billion to spend, the company has been surprisingly frugal.
Digital Government
Breaking down the Apple-Twitter investment rumors
Other news organizations have refuted yesterdays claim that the two tech companies are in talks together
Modernization
10 ways to make agile development work for you
GAO has identified 32 best practices for agencies to implement and manage agile software development. We showcase 10 of the best and point you to the rest.
Modernization
Homeland Security seeks an ecofriendly, network-centric northern border plan
Environmental assessment finds installing more technology beats adding checkpoints or fencing.
Modernization