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.
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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
GAO: Expect Delays in DATA Act Financial Reporting
The mechanics of reporting that data are messy, a watchdog report finds, and officials at least in one agency think they might miss the deadline.
Digital Government
Can Twitter Fit Inside the Library of Congress?
Six years ago, the world’s biggest library decided to archive every single tweet. Turns out that’s pretty hard to do.
Digital Government
CMS looks to get more collaborative
The agency wants to create a web-based collaboration space for its efforts to improve Medicare service delivery.
Digital Government
OMB unveils category management policy for mobile
Mobile devices and services get the buying scrutiny that has already been applied to laptops, desktops and software licensing.
Digital Government
GSA Offers Playbook to Upgrade Legacy IT
The guidance includes both a playbook and investment review process agencies can use in conjunction to “increase the likelihood of success” for modernization or migration efforts to support mission functions.
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