Emerging Tech

What Would Improve Data Security? 75% of Government IT Pros Say Biometrics

And nearly 90 percent say they would be more satisfied at work if their agencies invested in smart tech, according to a survey.

Digital Government

FCC Asks for Help Fixing Faulty Broadband Provider Data

The agency wants to correct and refine information on broadband coverage in different areas of the country.

Modernization

Report: Don't Neglect Legacy IT While Waiting for the Cloud

Legacy systems need to be maintained even if agencies plan on migrating to cloud systems, according to a recent report.

Modernization

Be 'Less of a Nerd,' Agency CIO Tells Fellow CIOs

Chief information officers need to be tech savvy, but they also need to be educators.

Digital Government

DeVos Walks Back Controversial Student Loan Contract

The department is turning its attention to providing a "truly modern loan servicing environment."

Cybersecurity

DOD Needs to Lock Down Smart TVs to Prevent Surveillance, Watchdog Says

The Defense Department needs to step security of connected devices, according to a recent report.

Cybersecurity

IRS Asks Congress to Renew Its Best Path for Hiring Techies Fast

The agency wants Congress to reinstate a hiring authority is considers superior to the Critical Position Pay Authority.

Digital Government

IRS Pilot Lets You Settle Tax Disputes From Home

The agency will test a online conferencing platform that taxpayers can use from their homes or wherever they click the link.

Modernization

Survey: Feds Still Use Shadow I.T. to Do Their Jobs

Many federal employees turn to personal devices to boost their productivity, a recent survey found.

Digital Government

Democratic Senators Join Online Net Neutrality Protest

They and more than 100,000 companies and individuals lambasted legislation giving internet providers the right to alter speeds for different sites.

Cybersecurity

Millennials Pose Greatest IT Security Risk of Any Group, Survey Says

Millennials use unapproved apps, Generation X members ignore security policies and baby boomers get phished.