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DeVos scraps multibillion tech procurement
Facing a potential bipartisan revolt on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration scrapped its plans for a new student loan servicing platform.
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DHS Joins Facebook, YouTube at Counter Terrorism Summit
The tech companies are banding together to prevent extremists from using their platforms to spread violent messages.
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New Data on H-1B Visas Prove That IT Outsourcers Hire a Lot But Pay Very Little
Hard numbers have been released by the government agency that screens visas for high-skilled foreign workers and they are not pretty.
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Bye-Bye, Networx: GSA Awards $50B Next-gen Telecom Contract
The General Services Administration selected 10 vendors for the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract.
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Lawmaker proposes cyber squad to educate campaign pros
Rep. Terri Sewell wants the federal government to take a hand in improving the cyber hygiene of political campaigns.
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What Steve Bannon Wants to Do to Google
The White House strategist reportedly wants to treat tech giants as public utilities, an idea that some Democrats also support.
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This Agency Can Help Fast Track Your Tech Acquisitions
National Technical Information Service pairs federal agencies with vetted companies that meet their technology needs—and fast.
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New Research Shows 'Digital Natives' Are No Better at Technology Than the Rest of Us
Millennials do not necessarily possess special skills at basic computer programs compared to older generations.
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After China’s Crackdown, Now Russia Is Banning VPNs Too
The law is yet another sign of Putin’s growing control over internet access.
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NASA Program Makes Buying Legit IT Easier
The agency's SEWP customers can choose when buying from an authorized reseller matters to their agencies.
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Why OMB needs to lead on reducing federal SSN use
The government's effort to reduce its reliance on social security numbers lacks central guidance, according to a recent oversight report.
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DOD risks 'rogue' apps under current IoT policy
A new GAO report called for the DOD to strengthen its policies and guidance for connected devices.
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The US Military Indeed Spends A Lot on Viagra—Because it Helps Veterans With PTSD
The military spends about $84 million on medications for erectile dysfunction.
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LinkedIn Data Can Predict How Likely You Are to Quit, and It’s Being Sued to Keep it Public
LinkedIn has 500 million profiles online, an extraordinary wealth of information about the education and career paths of nearly 7% of all of humanity.
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Why Trump Replaced Reince Priebus With John Kelly
The new White House chief of staff is the current secretary of Homeland Security and a retired Marine general.
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A Fake Cyber Stat Lives On in Congress
Some numbers are too convincing to go away.
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US Air Force Wants Robots Watching Twitter
Tomorrow’s operations will be shaped by automated analysis of the world’s open-source data, says the service’s chief of staff.
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How to ensure successful deployment of new technologies
When crafting a deployment strategy, remember these five best practices.
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NDAA could expand funding for student startup program
The Hacking for Defense initiative, which could be funded by the FY 18 defense bill, taps undergraduate teams to help solve DOD issues.
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