Digital Government
Questions loom about the future of open source at VA
With pressure from Congress to abandon the Vista health record system, Veterans Affairs CIO LaVerne Council is facing tough questions about the future of open source at the agency.
Digital Government
Tony Scott: IT Modernization Fund or Not, ‘Accountability All the Way’
The initial investment of $3.1 billion could fund as much as $15 billion worth of new applications and infrastructure over the next several years, but only if it’s paid back in full, Tony Scott said.
Digital Government
Republicans move to check internet transition
Two senior GOP lawmakers are questioning the viability of long-standing plans to end U.S. control of the address book of the internet.
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Watching Plants Grow Is One of the Most Exciting Things in Technology
“Agriculture is all about complex judgments on the part of the farmer that are oftentimes stewed down to simple rules of thumb."
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Google's Satellite Map Gets 700-Trillion-Pixel Makeover
It’s the cloudless map’s first major makeover since 2013.
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Can chatbots improve government customer service?
Federal digital and customer experience experts are telling feds how AI and machine learning, including bots, can expand and improve customer service.
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The Ultimate Facial-Recognition Algorithm
New research finds that machines designed to identify people still have difficulty with accuracy as datasets grow.
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Clinton tech agenda bakes in innovation teams
Hillary Clinton's newly released technology agenda calls for retaining the U.S. Digital Service and other innovation groups to improve government services.
Digital Government
FDA Wants New Software to Track Product Quality
The agency is looking for a commercial solution.
Digital Government
The Decade’s Biggest IT Contract Is Out for Bid
"These next-gen Alliant vehicles have great potential to provide agencies with new IT offerings, expanded scope and flexible options while driving down costs for the American taxpayer," said Mary Davie, assistant commissioner for GSA’s Office of Integrated Technology Services.
Digital Government
Nextgov Event: FITARA and the Role of the CIO
Are CIOs really getting a seat at the table with other C-suite executives?
Digital Government
Obama Hints at a Future in VC, and Silicon Valley Is Salivating
“He’s kind of perfect for the job”
Digital Government
Another IRS tax tool bites the dust
The IRS has killed its online tool for requesting electronic-filing PINs after cyberattacks ramped up.
Digital Government
Snapshots from a Europe trip during Brexit week
Steve Kelman found himself in London after the big vote, and offers a first-hand report.
Digital Government
Things People Googled After Britain Voted to Leave the EU
In times of uncertainty, search engines become oracles.
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DHS to Host Industry Day for Agile
The department wants its own blanket purchase agreement for agile services.
Digital Government
Do Federal Bosses Speak Data? They Should.
It may sound counterintuitive, but sometimes too much data can make decision-making more difficult.
Digital Government
Pentagon's Digital Service Team Snags Google Veteran
Matt Cutts, who headed Google’s Webspam team for 10 years, is heading to work at the Pentagon.
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