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

Open government data starts making sense

An online mapping site developed by the FCC with a contractor's help lets users quickly put spreadsheet data into perspective.