Modernization

Former federal CIO Vivek Kundra joins industry

Former fed Vivek Kundra transitions to industry role after spending six months at Harvard.

Modernization

A fast lane to the cloud

As cloud traffic grows, wide-area network optimization could help keep users happily cruising along.

Modernization

No need to rush the transition to the cloud

The Defense Authorization bill makes it even more important for federal acquisition officials to learn how to craft sound cloud procurements.

Modernization

CES 2012: What feds need to know

Feds use electronics trade show to promote mobile strategy, universal broadband and anti-piracy legislation.

Modernization

Feds should pay attention to SEO while cutting websites

Effort to consolidate federal domains and websites to a much smaller number risks making resources harder to find.

Modernization

Smithsonian gets dedicated funds for digitization and new media

The Smithsonian Institution is expanding use of digitization, Web, mobile and social media as part of its strategic plan.

Modernization

Take two: Interior to reopen contract for cloud services

The Interior Department will reopen bids to move its 88,000 email users to the cloud.

Modernization

Get ready to push some paper for cloud moves

Officials fear hackers could target FedRAMP's digital security assessments of vendors' offerings, so initially agencies will handle the audits manually.

Modernization

Google search change could hamper access to government info

Google has made another big change to its search engine, and analysts say it pushes government content further down in search results.

Modernization

Air Force planning ahead for cyber future

With a new RFI, the Air Force looks into the future of cyberspace operations.

Digital Government

Federal CIO launches mobile roadmap

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Modernization

Army delays transfer of 634,000 email accounts to DISA cloud

Move is held up by Defense authorization act requirement that officials submit a report on alternatives, costs and savings.

Modernization

Interior to rebid cloud contract after yearlong legal squabble

Google challenged the original email award to Microsoft on the grounds it was rigged in that company's favor.