Modernization
Bill would require warrants for access to cloud e-mail, cell phone location data
Sen. Patrick Leahy has introduced legislation that would update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.
Modernization
DHS cancels financial system modernization, considers cloud instead
The Homeland Security Department has officially canceled its second attempt at modernizing its financial systems.
Modernization
NASA starts first federal network on SlideShare
NASA is the first federal agency to explore the possibilities of an aggregate network on the SlideShare platform.
Modernization
Impact of data center closures unclear
Three weeks after the White House announced a plan to close 137 federal data centers, details on the extent of the move remain unclear.
Modernization
NTIA's spectrum management approach flawed, GAO says
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is falling short on managing federal and national radio spectrum needs, the Government Accountability Office says.
Modernization
DHS ditches unified financial management system
After two failed attempts at consolidating various features, the department determined that an integrated finance, acquisition and asset management solution is no longer a requirement.
Modernization
Feds conflicted over cell phone tracking
The Justice Department is looking at smart phone tracking as a tool to solve crimes. Some lawmakers say tracking presents problems with consumer privacy.
Cybersecurity
White House sends Congress a long-awaited cybersecurity proposal
The guidelines don't address some contentious issues, including the president's authority to shut down the Internet in an emergency.
Digital Government
Soft Landings
Agencies concerned about sensitive data take incremental steps into the cloud.
Modernization
SSA's CIO Baitman tells of lessons learned from video contest
Social Security Administration CIO Frank Baitman described four lessons learned from SSA's experience with a video contest that drew a small number of submissions.
Modernization
Execs talk about disconnect in Networx transition
Telecom companies said they've invested a lot of money in meeting the requirements of the Networx contract, but that money can be washed away quickly when demands change.
Modernization
GSA invites companies to bid for the opportunity to provide cloud email services
The agency will create a menu of providers from which other agencies can purchase email services.
Modernization
Some agencies charged more than others for Grants.gov use, GAO says
The Grants.gov program charges higher fees to some federal agencies than others for the same services, a new report says.
Cybersecurity