Digital Government
Wearing Shorts at the Pentagon: Inside DOD’s Digital Service Team
Google’s Matt Cutts went to Quora on Tuesday to answer questions about his work at DOD.
Digital Government
The $47 Billion Network That’s Already Obsolete
FirstNet was envisioned as a way for police and firefighters to communicate with one another in the wake of 9/11. But four years later, it’s still not up and running.
Digital Government
US Digital Service Turns 2
The White House made use of USDS’ second birthday to highlight its most significant work.
Digital Government
OPM Gets New CIO from Pentagon
David DeVries, DOD's principal deputy CIO, plans to join the agency in the coming weeks.
Digital Government
Questions persist about U.S. Census as Aussie effort lags
The spotlight will be on the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2020 count, especially in light of a major IT fail by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which prevented thousands of people from completing their mandatory surveys.
Digital Government
Two years of USDS: Obama's tech push going strong
The U.S. Digital Service turns two this week, and although the program is not without its critics, it gets good grades for the innovative technology services it brings to government.
Digital Government
Finalized OMB open-source policy takes industry concerns into account
Although it is still sifting through the details of OMB's new policy, one industry group is comfortable with the final product.
Digital Government
White House Drops Final Federal Source Code Policy
OMB says Code.gov, a repository for federal open source software code, is coming in the next few months.
Digital Government
Federal Government Finds Few Buyers for Its Paywalled Immigration Data
No one has purchased access to the databases in more than two years, records reveal.
Digital Government
Why the World’s Most Tech-Obsessed Nation Is Resisting Virtual Doctor’s Visits
Not everyone embraces telemedicine.
Digital Government
FDA has a role to play in software updates to medical devices
The Food and Drug Administration wants input from manufacturers and others about when a software update to a medical device would require premarket notification.
Digital Government
Naval Research Lab seeks cyber help via GSA
The Naval Research Lab will use a General Services Administration contract vehicle to acquire cybersecurity services rather than conduct its own procurement.
Digital Government
FBI ramps up IC3 visibility
The FBI wants to raise awareness about the Internet Crime Complaint Center among the public and local law enforcement agencies.
Digital Government
Former CIA Chief Calls Trump a National Security Threat
Michael Morell announced he will be casting a vote for Hillary Clinton in the November presidential election.
Digital Government
Most Americans Think Technology Developed to Hack Our Bodies Will Just Benefit the 1%
Upgrades are not just for software anymore.
Digital Government
Future shock: Big-data capability predicts electrical grid needs
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is using data and supercomputing power to determine how the power grid will react to climate pressures and a growing population.
Digital Government
A word of caution for DARPA's cyber challenge champ
DARPA named the winner of its $4 million cyber challenge, but one tech group warned of automation's unintended consequences.
Digital Government
GAO Sustains Bid Protests of $17.5B DISA Contract
The watchdog group said DISA didn't provide a reasonable basis for comparing the cost of competing proposals.
Digital Government