White House gets a massive tech overhaul, but Obama still uses a BlackBerry

The wheels of government turn slowly, especially when it comes to technology. So when one branch, the executive, gets an upgrade, it’s worth noting, especially since it's unlikely to happen again during this or the next administration.

According to The New York Times, the While House is in the midst of a tech overhaul. Under the direction of White House Information Technology Director David Recordon, the West Wing has been ripping out wires (13,000 lbs. worth), super-charging the Wi-Fi network and replacing aging computers with fresh 21st century systems and hardware.