Digital Government
Agencies continue to struggle with FOIA requests
Progress reducing the backlog of Freedom of Information Act requests has been spotty.
Management
Government contractor SAIC to split into two firms
Division will prevent conflicts of interests, company says.
Tech
Obama expands military suicide prevention programs
Executive order directs agencies to ramp up mental health care services for vets and families.
Emerging Tech
FinFisher software found to spy on Bahraini activists
The market for such surveillance tools estimated at $5 billion a year.
Modernization
State Department adviser lays out pros and cons of Internet diplomacy
Alec Ross speaks out about why officials need to be more active online.
Modernization
GSA issues cloud email blanket purchase agreements
New BPAs should ease cloud transition for many agencies.
Modernization
Apple spikes drone-tracking app
A new app-store rejection should remind us that Apple's gatekeeping may not be good for journalism.
Modernization
Isaac knocks out power to New Orleans Navy base
City’s VA hospital opens, but clinics close across several states.
Emerging Tech
New tool for hurricane trackers: drones
NASA and NOAA researchers hope pair of military-surplus Global Hawks provide new insight into storms.
Modernization
Romney woos tech sector with small government approach
GOP standard-bearer says he would focus on cybersecurity in his first 100 days.
Emerging Tech
GOP platform blasts Obama on tech policy
Industry needs "more modern relationship with federal government," Republicans say.
Cybersecurity
Software alert claiming to be from Cyber Command aims to steal money
Homeland Security warns users about new ransomware popping up on computers.
Modernization
Army North deploys first responder teams to four Gulf Coast states
Defense liaisons to FEMA are coordinating efforts from SUVs stuffed with communications gear.
Emerging Tech
TSA seeks technology to make screening easier on travelers
Agency seeks upgrades to boost security and increase ‘passenger comfort.’
Modernization
Air Force seeks software to monitor iPads for electronic flight bags
Mobile device software will manage access and security for thousands of smartphones and tablets.
Emerging Tech
Engineers face hurdles making advanced chips for complex machines
Technology could limit innovations in computers, weapons systems
Cybersecurity
GAO overrules Justice on ID smart card contract, again
Office of Justice Programs is told to reevaluate vendors' proposals for securing computers with ID cards.
Cybersecurity
Windows 8 is watching you
Microsoft's latest operating system provides the company with information about every program users install.
Digital Government
Wounded Marines at Camp Pendleton spend two years in administrative limbo
The slow-moving process almost entices warriors to stay sick, volunteers tell IG.
Emerging Tech