Modernization
White House funds federal spectrum study
OMB funds research on how to consolidate multiple federal radar capabilities to free up government-owned spectrum for the commercial market.
Modernization
AT&T seeks tough standards for FirstNet opt-outs
Telecom providers argue about the role and impact of state-run networks on FirstNet's nationwide public safety broadband network.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers seek answers on alleged FCC DDoS attack
Five Democratic senators are seeking an FBI investigation into possible cyberattacks on the Federal Communication Commission's online comment system.
Digital Government
Impersonated Net Neutrality Commenters Want FCC Investigation
A group of letter writers say their information was used fraudulently to post anti-net neutrality comments.
Modernization
Agencies face static in spectrum relocation
Although the Spectrum Relocation Fund addresses the perennial issue of migrating agencies off of scarce spectrum, more innovation and perseverance is required.
Modernization
Does buying cloud services have to be this hard?
The acquisition options are getting better, but many agencies are still relying on workarounds.
Digital Government
Get Ready for Another Net Neutrality Rumble
Senators also face a cyber-heavy schedule including a Russian election interference hearing.
Acquisition
FCC honored again for cloud embrace
The agency is now the only two-time CIO 100 winner from government and is working to smooth other organizations' path to the cloud
Digital Government
Verizon Claims FCC Is Not Reversing Net Neutrality Rules Two Days After FCC Chairman Suggests It Is
Although Verizon has publicly said it supports net neutrality rules, the company has also played a significant role in impeding the regulations.
Cybersecurity
House panel seeks new rules for Stingrays
Technology used by law enforcement agencies to track the location of a cell phone needs to be better regulated, a House report concluded.
Modernization
Cloud adoption slowed by culture, even with FedRAMP
Cloud adoption, some agency execs say, continues to be a slow and frustrating slog.
Modernization
ISPs can help thwart DDoS attacks, but authorities may be lacking
As the recent attack on a key internet support company shut down other major online companies, telecom providers were ready to help but faced a legal obstacle.
Digital Government
Regulators mull what IOT means for spectrum
Federal officials cautioned of the dangers of hampering innovation with restrictive spectrum allocation.
Cybersecurity
DDOS attacks raise questions from lawmakers
Lawmakers want answers from government officials and the private sector on how a distributed denial-of-service attack crippled leading websites last week.
Modernization
Senators want FCC inquiry into Stingray use
Several Democratic senators sent a letter asking the FCC to determine whether law enforcement agencies' use of cell-site simulators is disrupting regular phone service.
People
'We need safe spaces to do things differently'
FCC CIO David Bray discusses change agents, government's existential question and the aspirations for this year's Executive Leadership Conference
People
FCC appoints senior tech adviser
Henning Schulzrinne will serve as senior adviser until the end of the year, when he will return to his former position of CTO.
Modernization
Convincing your team to buy into the cloud
A can-do spirit has enabled the FCC to make a dramatic leap forward in IT modernization. What could this mean for your IT shop?
Modernization
FCC: New 5G framework fosters health IT innovation
The FCC's 5G rules could enable health IT innovations such as remote medical care, mobile applications and wireless body sensors, according to a top agency official.
Modernization