government: Internet policy
Ed Tech, Privatization And Plunder
All the reasons to be suspicious of the political-industrial conspiracy against public education and public universities.
Android Smartphone Sellers Should Patch, Refund Or Perish
FTC should crack down on wireless carriers and smartphone manufacturers that put their customers at risk by failing to update Android devices.
Boston Bombers Can't Elude City's Tech Infrastructure
Video surveillance played a key role in identifying the suspects in Monday's tragic Boston Marathon bombing, setting a precedent for increasing...
CISPA 2.0: House Intelligence Committee Fumbles Privacy Again
Cybersecurity bill's backers portray threat intelligence sharing as a panacea, but yet again ignore the potential privacy and security downsides.
H-1B: Ripe For Reform
20% of H-1B petitions granted last year went to just four firms, all outsourcers. That's just one of several proofs that the controversial visa...
The Freedom From Information Act
The U.S. government needs to takes transparency more seriously.
Laws Can't Save Banks From DDoS Attacks
A threat information-sharing bill wouldn't do much to help banks defend themselves against distributed denial of services (DDoS) attacks.
ATF's Gun Tracing System Is A Dud
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is using 1960s era technology to manage a 21st century problem. When will this get fixed?
IT Talent Shortage Or Purple Squirrel Hunt?
Employers press for H-1B increases, while job hunters say searches seem designed to rule out U.S. workers. Is there really an IT talent shortage??
Immigration Reform: Find The Middle Ground
A 'virtual march' on Washington aims to bring more highly skilled technical workers into the U.S. It's time for a constructive debate rather than...
Hacking, Privacy Laws: Time To Reboot
Recent cases highlight serious flaws in current privacy and cyber abuse legislation, allowing prosecutors to wield a hammer when a stick will do.
China's GitHub Censorship Dilemma
Censorship becomes more difficult when communication gets combined with code.
Federal Gun Control Requires IT Overhaul
White House plan will work only if the IT systems and databases used for background checks and gun tracing get the improvements needed to support...
The Government Leader's Guide To Social Media
Social Media in the Public Sector Field Guide provides practical advice for government technology, policy, and communications leaders.
Why You'll Need A Big Data Ethics Expert
The looming issue in big data isn't technology but the privacy and ethics decisions associated with how, when and if results should be provided.
Google Escapes Antitrust Shackles
FTC's antitrust case against Google appears to be winding down without Google being slapped with any penalties or restrictions. Be glad.
Should LulzSec Suspect Face Life In Prison?
Computer hacking, identity theft, and fraudulent credit card charges could add up to 30 years to life for alleged Stratfor hacker Jeremy Hammond.
Future Cities: IT Priorities For Urban Transformation
City planners and their IT teams are setting big goals -- and facing big challenges -- in the development of tech-enabled "Future Cities," our...
Time To Deliver On Federal IT Reform
First four years of the Obama Administration were marked by the beginnings of significant changes in federal IT. Execution will be the name of the...
4G World: The Need For More Spectrum
The wireless industry may run out of spectrum in three years, and it needs government help to find more to realize the promise of mobile broadband.
How The Feds Drive Cloud Innovation
NASA, the Department of Defense, and other federal agencies are shifting toward more strategic and complex cloud applications, as they try to...
BlackBerry Loses Its Grip On Federal Government
RIM's BlackBerry platform has maintained a strong following in government for years, but that is changing.
Apple Vs. The Swiss Railways Patent
Apple's not been convicted of anything by a jury, even if a clever Swiss attorney could make up a color graphic that makes the two clock faces...
Should You Buy From Huawei?
Congress says U.S. companies should not purchase products from Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE, citing national security concerns. I say Congress is...
Advertisers' 'Do Not Track' Protests Fail Smell Test
An almost comic war of words continues between advertisers and Microsoft regarding do not track technology in Internet Explorer 10. Funny thing:...
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Debate Grows Over Big Tech Taxes
May 21, 2013Lawmakers are increasingly targeting the tax practices of big companies like Apple and Google. But should the focus be on the rules of...
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Google Glass Alarms Lawmakers
May 17, 2013Members of Congress want answers about the device and its privacy implications.
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British MPs Attack Google On Taxes
May 17, 2013British politicians criticize Google and Amazon for failing to pay enough taxes in a country where they are reaping great rewards.
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Ed Tech, Privatization And Plunder
May 17, 2013All the reasons to be suspicious of the political-industrial conspiracy against public education and public universities.
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U.K. Has $10 Billion Of Public Data, Study Concludes
May 16, 2013U.K. needs to plow the valuable public-sector data it collects back into better services and drive economic growth, says study commissioned by the...
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LulzSec Hackers Sentenced In London
May 16, 2013Group's 50-day hacking spree compromised websites run by Sony, CIA, Arizona State Police, Westboro Baptist Church and more.
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Data Management Key To Federal Open Data Policy
May 16, 2013White House order means agencies will need to give more attention to data lifecycle management.
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DHS Eyes Sharing Zero-Day Intelligence With Businesses
May 16, 2013DHS proposal would give private businesses access to the government's stockpile of zero-day secrets for a fee. But some say the program may...
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FCC To Boost Wi-Fi On Planes
May 10, 2013The FCC wants faster Internet service available to airline passengers traveling at 30,000 feet. But this plan will take a while.
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White House Releases Open Data Policy
May 09, 2013In an important move toward an open government, President Obama orders agencies to make their data available to the public in open,...
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