Digital Government
Silicon Valley’s Leadership Is Lacking, According to One of Its Most Prominent Leaders
"This notion of leadership as service needs further attention in the valley."
Digital Government
Will civic tech save government from its tech talent crisis?
Students drawn to digital government are bringing desperately needed skills (and enthusiasm) to agencies that are willing to engage, Steve Kelman writes.
Digital Government
Mission-driven design thinking
Identify customers, listen to their needs and map their journeys to identify pain points and areas for improvement and reinvention.
Digital Government
Senate Poised to Finally Digitize Error-Prone Campaign Finance Reporting
After 15 years of trying, the Senate may finally allow for candidates to electronically file campaign spending reports.
Digital Government
The House is Shuttling Through Tech and Cyber Bills but the Senate’s Behind
The House passed bills on cyber sanctions, supply chain security and CDM last week.
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Apple Building Portal For Law Enforcement Data Requests
The company will also build a digital forensics training program.
Digital Government
Should Startups Ask For Permission or Beg For Forgiveness?
Hundreds of innovative businesses operate in legal grey areas.
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$600 Million Satellite Imagery Contract Shifts from One Intel Agency to Another
Management of the EnhancedView commercial satellite imagery contract shifted from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to the National Reconnaissance Office.
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Report: Defense Secretary Considers Replacing Pentagon’s No. 3 Official
Secretary James Mattis isn’t happy with his chief management officer, according to a media report.
Digital Government
FCC Prepares to Push Forward With Streamlining 5G Deployment
“My guess is they just ran out of time and patience for the process to play out,” said one local government advocate.
Digital Government
For the First Time in 20 Years, GSA Opens Bids for Business Numbering System
The longtime incumbent, Dun and Bradstreet, says it plans to bid on the new contract.
Digital Government
Work-Life Balance Is an Unhealthy Myth
Thinking we can have it all in perfect doses is itself harmful.
Digital Government
Automated Government
Federal agencies are ditching busy work to focus on missions.
Digital Government
A New Kind of Labor Movement in Silicon Valley
Employees at Google and elsewhere are protesting their bosses’ business decisions. Will that evolve into a more sustained labor movement?
Digital Government
CBP greets international boaters with app
Customs and Border Protection's online portal for international maritime arrivals is moving to a mobile app.
Digital Government
Your Open Office Might Make You More Active And Less Stressed
Loneliness and isolation can have a real impact on mental health.
Digital Government
5 reasons federal agencies are so challenged by identity and access management
The problems surrounding IAM are not specific to the public sector, but they have a critical impact on government.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Bash the President’s Federal Pay Freeze Plan
Plus a familiar face gets confirmed as the Energy Department’s first assistant secretary for cybersecurity.
Digital Government