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FCC To Catalog White Space Spectrum

December 1, 2009
The federal agency is requiring white-space devices to be able to check an online database that identifies which spectrum is available in a given market.

Apple Seeks Permanent Halt To Psystar Mac Clones

November 25, 2009
The requested injunction would prohibit Psystar from selling Mac knock offs, which a federal court has already ruled violate Apple's copyright.

NIST Director Sees Key Role In Emerging Technologies

November 25, 2009
Newly confirmed director Patrick Gallagher outlines the agency's efforts in healthcare IT, smart grid, and cybersecurity.

FCC Chair Wants More Broadband

November 25, 2009
A 10% increase in broadband availability means a 1.2 to 1.5 point increase in GDP, Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski says.

Senators Urge EU To Finish Oracle Sun Probe

November 24, 2009
With Sun jobs at stake, U.S. lawmakers want the European Commission to speed up its antitrust investigation.

Feds To Sharpen Cybersecurity Job Policies

November 24, 2009
The Office of Personnel Management seeks to develop a framework for the classification, hiring, performance management, and development of federal cybersecurity pros.

Physicians Question Health IT Stimulus Requirements

November 23, 2009
A physicians practice industry group expresses concern about electronic health record incentive programs.

Obama Calls For Math, Science Push

November 23, 2009
The president kicked off a public-private initiative Monday to promote education in science, technology, engineering, and math.

NIST Drafts Cybersecurity Guidance

November 23, 2009
The National Institute for Standards and Technology is urging the government to continuously monitor its own cybersecurity efforts.

Web 2.0 Expo: Noveck Cites Open Gov Challenges

November 20, 2009
The deputy CTO for open government sees progress, but acknowledges push back and resource constraints on the path to transparency.

Obama Team Challenges Web Developers

November 19, 2009
Having rebuilt Whitehouse.gov on the open source Drupal platform, President Obama's new media team is calling on the open source community for new ideas and technology.

FCC Speeds Cell Tower Reviews

November 19, 2009
The "shot clock" rule will set a limit on how long local governments can review applications for new cellular towers.

Web 2.0 Expo: Startup Aims At Public Policy Crowdsourcing

November 19, 2009
Expert Labs, founded by Anil Dash, will use social media tools to bring private sector expertise to the U.S. government's decision-making processes.

Obama Administration Defends Its Data Quality

November 19, 2009
Inaccuracies in stimulus-tracking data on Recovery.gov do exist, but overall the transparency effort has been a success, says a special advisor to the President.

Lawmakers Slam Deceptive Web Marketers

November 18, 2009
Post-transaction marketing abuses bring calls for stronger oversight.

Bill Would Ban P2P Use By Federal Employees

November 18, 2009
Proposed legislation would prohibit use of P2P software like BitTorrent or Limewire on government computers and set policies for employees and contractors.

Healthcare Affiliates Unprepared For Data Breaches

November 17, 2009
Patient privacy is at risk from the companies that healthcare providers do business with, study says.

CTIA Seeks More Mobile Broadband Spectrum

November 17, 2009
The mobile industry group said spectrum below 3 GHz should be reallocated for mobile data purposes.

National Cyber Incident Response Plan Coming

November 17, 2009
FBI, Homeland Security, and Justice Department officials drop hints of future cybersecurity policy and projects at a Senate hearing.

Obama, In China, Promotes An Open Internet

November 16, 2009
In a townhall meeting in Shanghai, the President acknowledges the challenges posed by unrestricted Internet access, but says the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

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