Federal CIO Previews 2019 Priorities
Federal CIO Previews 2019 Priorities
CIO Briefing
U.S. Courts Are Figuring Out if the Government Can Block You On Facebook
At issue is the definition of a public forum and the constitutional right to free speech.
Ideas
The Divide Between Silicon Valley and Washington Is a National-Security Threat
Closing the gap between technology leaders and policy makers will require a radically different approach from the defense establishment.
Sponsor Content
District Defend™: Empowering a secure mobile workplace for government
The ability to work on the go has gained a crucial importance with regards to workforce morale and productivity, as well as employers’ ability to attract and retain talent in an increasingly hot job market.
Cybersecurity
State Department Is Buying Phone Hacking Tools for Ghanaian Police
The department issued a solicitation for specific hacking tools, which it plans to give to partners in Ghana to stem international crime.
IT Modernization
White House Expects to Stand Up GEAR Center in 2019
But most other key aspects of the modernization research center are up in the air.
CIO Briefing
The Simplest Tool For Innovation Is Also One of the Most Effective
It's one of the best ways to foster new ideas.
IT Modernization
GSA Wants More Feedback on E-Commerce Portals
The General Services Administration urged industry partners to comment before the holidays if they have input for the proof-of-concept stage.
CIO Briefing
Pentagon to Take Over All Security Clearances in Nine Months, Officials Say
The move will mean absorbing the National Background Investigations Bureau and its 2,000 employees.
Emerging Tech
Hertz is Now Using Facial Recognition to Check Out Cars
The car rental company is promising super speedy checkouts.
IT Modernization
GAO Dismisses IBM’s JEDI Protest
With the U.S. Court of Federal Claims addressing a similar case, the Government Accountability Office dismissed IBM’s protest.
IT Modernization
FITARA Scores Are Up But More Work Lies Ahead
Lawmakers warned agencies not to rest on their laurels.
IT Modernization
Congress Votes For Better Government Websites, Digital Services
The Senate passed the 21st Century IDEA Act, giving agencies one year to improve citizens’ digital experiences.
CIO Briefing
What Sundar Pichai Couldn’t Explain to Congress
Google’s CEO struggled to explain the reality of his company’s power to a House committee convinced of a liberal conspiracy.
Cybersecurity
The Equifax Breach Affecting Nearly Half of Americans Was 'Entirely Preventable'
The credit bureau breach remains one of the biggest known data thefts.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Needs a Faster Buying Process to Adopt Artificial Intelligence
The Defense Department needs a startup mentality for the emerging tech, agency CIO Dana Deasy said.
CIO Briefing
NASA Continues Its Reign Atop Best Places to Work in Government
Partnership for Public Service notes “sharp drop” in several factors affecting federal employee satisfaction.
Cybersecurity
How DHS is Trying to Separate Quality Cyber Tools from Snake Oil
The department is investing in ways to do apples-to-apples comparisons of the many cyber solutions on the market.
Emerging Tech
