Digital Government

FCC crowdsources mobile broadband testing

New app allows any Android user to help measure network performance and download speeds.

People

FCC's CIO started young

David Bray, who got his first federal job at 15, is now overhauling the Federal Communications Commission's outmoded IT.

People

Republican tapped for open FCC slot

President Obama nominated legislative aide Michael O’Rielly to the Federal Communications Commission post vacated by Republican Commissioner Robert McDowell.

People

FCC picks intelligence specialist as CIO

David Bray, an information specialist in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has been named CIO of the Federal Communications Commission.

People

FCC nominee avoids policy commitments at hearing

FCC chairman nominee urged to commit to reducing federal communications spectrum.

People

Tom Wheeler named to head FCC

Nominee is a former lobbyist, faces Senate confirmation.

Modernization

FCC chief’s swan song: in-flight broadband

Genachowski urging a reallocation of spectrum to allow for much faster connections at 30,000 feet

People

Making the FCC more responsive

Technology can make proceedings more transparent, commissioner says.

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.