Digital Government

18F, USDS lack performance and accountability measures

The U.S. Digital Service and 18F lack the ability to assess whether they have achieved their goals and hold themselves accountable, according to GAO.

Digital Government

Join GovExec & Nextgov for the Federal Customer Experience Summit

The Obama administration continues to push government toward enhancing CX, and the White House pressure has many agencies trying to get it together.

Digital Government

The Wearable That Lets Amputees Swipe and Scroll Using Their Muscles

Most digital devices aren’t designed for those who have had a hand amputation.

Digital Government

Feds Should Investigate Digital Loss Prevention Protection

Even though most federal networks are already packed with cybersecurity protections, the need for DLP could easily be overlooked.

Digital Government

How the Postal Service Regained Customers’ Trust After Throwing Packages

In today’s era of retail behemoths like Amazon and Wal-Mart and delivery giants like FedEx and UPS, improved customer service has helped keep the Postal Service competitive.

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Cruz seeks to block internet transition

Sen. Ted Cruz is leading an effort to stop a long-standing U.S. plan to cede control of an aspect of global internet architecture.

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Data Act sponsor wants a look at agency implementation plans

Sen. Mark Warner has requested an update on how agencies are implementing the Data Act since OMB and Treasury issued standards and implementation guidance earlier this year.

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18F Expects to Break Even in 2019; Looks to Show Value

Dave Shive said the tech hub “expects to be cost recoverable” by 2019, in line with GAO’s best-case projections.

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Tech to help track parachute deployment

The Army wants an IT solution to track cargo and personnel parachute inventory.

Digital Government

Report: Want Innovation? Hire and Empower CTOs

Chief technology officers should be empowered to deliver new solutions and approaches.

Digital Government

OPM Touts Upgrades to Federal Jobs Site

USAJOBS has had several makeovers in its 20 years.

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Special Operators Getting New Autonomous Tactical Drone

A prototype microdrone that maps a building’s rooms will change the urban battlefield.

Digital Government

How agencies plan to improve customer service

Federal agencies are increasingly looking to the private sector for tips on how to improve customer experience.

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ISIL’s Human Traffickers Use Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram to Sell Slaves

A U.N. report suggests authorities tap the same platforms exploited by traffickers to raise awareness and deter the spread of modern slavery.

Digital Government

GAO finds holes in ACA data verification

The Government Accountability Office managed to push bogus applications past Affordable Care Act data verification requirements to get approval for health insurance coverage.

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DARPA Wants a ‘Social Supercollider’ To Help It Understand Humans

The Defense Department's R&D agency wants technology that can improve its social science research.

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GSA Official: Federal IT Modernization Will Happen With or Without Legislation

Even if Congress doesn't pass a meaningful law, agencies must respond to a crisis U.S. Chief Information Officer Tony Scott has labeled worse than Y2K.

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How Will Terrorists Use the Internet of Things? The Justice Department Is Trying to Figure That Out

As the business of connected devices explodes, DOJ joins other agencies in evaluating the national-security risks.