Software Industry Wants Wider Role in U.S. Policy

BSA releases its policy agenda for the Obama administration and Congress, calling for a key position in U.S. efforts in healthcare, security and elsewhere.

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Will You Have to Feed the Office Meter?

Microsoft’s latest patent application looks to a la carte computing along with pay-per-use billing.

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Yahoo, U.S. Tech Policy at a Crossroads in '09

The Web pioneer and a new class of tech leaders in the government seek to dig out from a tempestuous 2008. We rate their chances.

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E-Healthcare Gets Federal Mandate

Department of Health and Human Services unveils best practices for ensuring patient privacy with online medical records, Medicare pushes e-prescriptions.

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Obama Faces New Calls for Cybersecurity Revamp

National security think tank pushes for new U.S. oversight and regulations to combat Internet threats.

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FCC Nears Vote on Free Internet Plan for U.S.

New signs of life for a controversial plan for a nationwide, wireless broadband network. But at least one major critic vows a challenge.

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The New, New Deal: Tech & Government in 08

Our annual series looking back at the top stories of 2008 leads off with the most dominant story of all: Government and tech.

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Time Running Short for Free Internet Plan

Lawmakers call on FCC Democrats to move on controversial plan for nationwide broadband network.

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FCC Shelves Free Internet Plan

Facing mounting pressure, outgoing Chairman Kevin Martin cancels final meeting of the year.

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Encouraging Signs, Roadblocks Ahead for E-Gov

Tech and Capitol Hill insiders discuss the winding road toward bringing government online — and what needs to be done.

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