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Federal Money for Caltrain Electrification Project Could Be Doomed
“There’s no funding. And, so, that’s a problem,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told a U.S.Senate Committee on Wednesday.
Trump Administration Is Still Talking About the TIGER Grant Program
The White House proposed nixing funding for the transportation grants entirely in a budget blueprint sent to Congress earlier this year.
Deciding when cloud makes sense for soldiers
Cloud's capabilities are central to military missions, but defense officials stress that the cloud must adapt to the needs of warfighters in the field.
BlackBerry expands crisis communications services
BlackBerry’s AtHoc crisis communications platform now allows federal agencies to account for their employees before, during and after an event.
Is on-premises being killed by the cloud? Not necessarily.
Cloud computing has been widely touted as the technology that would change the way organizations work, but plenty of IT managers are sticking with on-premises solutions.
Glimmers of Optimism on Capitol Hill About Chances for an Infrastructure Package
But there are competing items on Congress’ legislative to-do list and the White House continues to grapple with controversies.
Counties Provide the Local Lens for Infrastructure Package
In a guest article, Hennepin County, Minn., Commissioner Peter McLaughlin advocates for an “all of the above” approach to federal investment in infrastructure.
Trump's Infrastructure Plan Will Favor States, Localities With Money Lined Up, Chao Says
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao also said Monday that the White House would soon release new details about the proposal.
Okta identity service gets FedRAMP approval
The identity management platform received FedRAMP moderate authorization.
Considering PaaS? Listen to Mick Jagger
Understanding the difference between wants and needs is key to effective platform-as-a-service projects.
Microsoft announces DFARS compliance for Azure Government Cloud
Microsoft’s Azure Government Cloud for DOD is the first platform to meet Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements.
NSF looks to future-proof high-performance computing
The National Science Foundation said it is looking for a high-performance system that can grow into a leadership-class computing facility.
IoT fuels next-gen law enforcement
Growing federal investments in the internet of things -- including cloud, analytics and sensor technologies -- will power physical and cybersecurity, a new study shows.
Possible Source of ‘Gooey Nightmare’ That Overwhelmed Montana Wastewater System ID’d
It’s an enemy that many water infrastructure managers are familiar with.
Treasury upgrades USASpending.Gov as agencies submit data
The latest version of USASpending.Gov opens access to federal spending information mandated by the Data Act.
AWS expands DOD IL4, authentication services
More than a dozen cloud service applications are now available under DISA Impact Level 4 for the Amazon Web Services GovCloud.
How the FCC leverages the cloud for customer complaints
Modernization efforts are helping the Federal Communications Commission respond more efficiently, cut costs and increase transparency.
Ports and Waterways Get Attention From Congressional Lawmakers
Discussion Tuesday took place as the White House continues work on President Trump’s infrastructure proposal.
Higher Gas Taxes Won't Work
We need a better way to make sure road users pay. Mileage fees could be the answer.
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