Modernization
FirstNet leader D'Agostino resigns
The general manager's departure comes as the First Responder Network Authority is in the process of developing a business plan and expanding its staff.
Modernization
NTIA launches Spectrum.gov
The inventory of agency spectrum shows just how complicated it could be to share bandwidth.
Acquisition
Justice cancels 7 IT procurements over China links
The Section 516 rule seeks to eliminate IT gear from firms that are responsible for cyberattacks on U.S. companies or have ties to China's military.
People
IT testing for 2020 count running behind
GAO auditors said that although the Census Bureau has made progress on the IT for the decennial count, several of the supporting projects have neither a schedule nor a detailed plan.
Digital Government
House GOP leery of bid to end domain authority
The proposed transition has wide support from industry, but some are concerned that changes could empower foreign governments to expand their control over the architecture of the Internet.
Modernization
Rochford to run telecom technology lab
The new Colorado-based facility is a joint NIST/NTIA effort.
Modernization
Cloud's potential depends on interoperability
Cloud technology is becoming a force multiplier for emerging mobility and big data capabilities at federal agencies.
Digital Government
NOAA budget boost focused on data
The largest request for NOAA's five offices is the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service, which would get an increase of about $165 million over fiscal 2014.
Digital Government
U.S. to cede control of Internet naming system
When ICANN's contract to manage the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority expires at the end of September 2015, the function will be switched to a private, stakeholder-based group.
Digital Government
Budget requests for science, research mostly flat
One big winner is likely to be NOAA, which is gearing up to launch new weather satellites in 2016-17.
Modernization
Neustar keeps .us domain deal
The contract extension comes as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers fosters a dramatic expansion of the domain naming pool.
Modernization
Weather satellite program appears back on track
Four of six instruments designed for NOAA’s next-gen system are ready for integration on the spacecraft, which is scheduled for launch in 2016.
Cybersecurity
Report seeks more opportunities in shared services
Beyond saving money, the approach can help agencies focus on their core missions and improve accountability.
Digital Government
NOAA turns to industry for help in sharing its data
RFI seeks suggestions on how best to offer terabytes of weather data -- and to keep taxpayers from footing the bill.
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