Digital Government
CBP considers open source license plate readers to save cash
Agency plans to replace existing brand name tech with parts that can be operated and obtained without the contractor.
Digital Government
Defense failed to adequately manage terabytes of Iraq war data
Lack of records frustrates veterans’ disability claims.
Digital Government
The best open data releases of 2012
Useful tools, maps, and data visualizations all made the list.
Digital Government
Alaska native firm played role in failed medical review board software project
Contract to build a database for officer candidates is $7 million over budget and behind schedule.
Modernization
North Korea's bunk satellite could float out of control for years
The rogue country's recent launch is now considered space junk.
Cybersecurity
Costs mount as NASA responds to October data breach
Agency accelerated laptop protections after Oct. 31 theft compromised data on 10,000 employees.
Digital Government
Navy blows development of officer candidate medical database
Senator pushes service chief for an explanation.
Modernization
Video: An astronaut-guided tour of the most amazing house ever built
Fun fact: The space station's pantry is stocked with marshmallow fluff.
Modernization
GSA has yet to approve any cloud products under FedRAMP
Companies are spending as much as $200,000 to go through the certification process.
Modernization
Army plans widescale deployment of energy smart meters
Engineers could install them in 20,000 facilities.
Digital Government
Immigration officials struggle with identity management – and mismanagement
As the cache of personal data grows, so does the risk that con artists will exploit it for financial gain and federal authorities will misuse it.
Modernization
How the UN's 'game-changing' Internet treaty failed
The document could have changed the Internet -- but probably won't. Here's what went down.
Modernization
FCC proposes ‘super Wi-Fi’ commercial use of military radar band
Exclusion zones would protect defense systems from interference.
Modernization
Agencies seek more guidance on mobile technology
Lack of policy and security guidance is hindering BYOD and other goals.
Modernization
Air Force kicks off network operations procurement
The service wants a small business to manage its enterprise network.
Digital Government
Army awards $617 million Microsoft enterprise software license deal
Agreement covers 1.5 million devices.
Modernization
Larry Page just wants Apple and Google to get along
The Google CEO insists he wants to see more cooperation between the two companies.
Digital Government
How much crime really occurs? Don’t ask the feds.
FBI statistics do not reflect online crime, gun trafficking and other post-1930 illicit activities.
Management
U.S. to push for new anthrax vaccine by 2017
The federal government has sought for years to develop a successor to BioThrax.
Defense