Digital Government
FCC task force promotes broadband adoption
The Federal Communications Commission has brought together a group to encourage the spread of emerging network technologies.
Digital Government
FCC chief planner set to leave
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announces Paul de Sa will leave in February.
Modernization
FCC launches website to create personalized dashboards
The Federal Communications Commission is deploying an example of an open API website that follows a vision promulgated by Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel.
Digital Government
FCC chief of staff to leave in January
The departure of Edward Lazarus leaves a vacancy for a top aide to the FCC chairman.
Digital Government
Numerous federal sites can't be reached, analysis finds
That could mean the websites have been consolidated or shut down.
Digital Government
Ruminating on 9/11
Ten years ago, a Marine officer found himself booked for two meetings that took place at the same time -- and made a fateful decision.
Digital Government
FCC names Robbins to managing director post
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed a new managing director in charge of administrative and management functions.
Modernization
Hold the phone after a disaster
Use bandwidth judiciously to allow others to make emergency calls after a disaster. It's up to users to be considerate, writes Bill Jackson.
Cybersecurity
Champions of change, powered by IT
Social media leaders, performance improvement officers and chief privacy officers play key roles in the development of Gov 2.0.
Digital Government
Agencies urged to consider mobile-first strategy
A panel of federal executives working with mobile applications discussed the benefits of a "mobile-first" approach.
Modernization
Cultural and code change needed to revamp FCC.gov website, VanRoekel says
Steven VanRoekel describes how he applied IT and management skills learned from the private sector to the remaking of the Federal Communications Commission's website.
People
FCC appoints Robert Naylor as CIO
The Federal Communications Commission has named Robert Naylor as its new CIO who will oversee the commission's movement toward cloud services.
Digital Government
VanRoekel leaving FCC to join USAID, newspaper says
Steven VanRoekel, who left Microsoft in 2009 to take a high-profile position to revamp the online presence of the Federal Communications Commission, is moving on, according to The Hill newspaper.
Cybersecurity
FCC, FEMA to start mobile phone emergency alert system
The Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they are partnering with several companies to offer priority message emergency warnings through mobile phones.
People
The best of the federal blogosphere
The 5 people you meet in CIO heaven; FCC takes a new stab at open government; What I want on Earth Day; Earth Team skills on display.
Digital Government
50 years later: Is the Web an even vaster wasteland than TV?
Monday, May 9 marks the 50th anniversary of the speech by then-FCC Chairman Newton Minow in which he described television as "a vast wasteland."
People
First responders want public safety agency control of spectrum block
Fire and police officials urged lawmakers to give public safety agencies direct control of the D Block of radio spectrum rather than have priority access only in emergencies.
Cybersecurity
6 government blogs worth visiting as often as you can
We point you to some of the best government blogs.
Digital Government
Broadband consultant frustrated with Beltway policy making
Craig Settles, a broadband industry consultant and president of Successful.com, as a D.C. outsider is frustrated with the ways of decision-making inside the Beltway.
Modernization