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.
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.
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