Digital Government
USAJobs update offers tracking to job applicants
OPM released improvements to the federal government's job portal that are aimed at making the application process easier.
Digital Government
Army wants next-level computing
A request for information from the Army Research Laboratory focuses on improving the service's computing power.
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Here’s What the Government Gets Right When it Comes to Customer Service
The feds get dinged a lot, but it’s important to shed some light on positive government efforts, too.
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High-level management failures doomed HealthCare.gov
A comprehensive inspector general report blames high-level government mismanagement for the failed launch of HealthCare.gov.
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Reports Suggest Divide Between Government and Customers it Serves
Citizens' perception of the federal customer experience differs from that of the agencies themselves.
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Twitter reach of ISIS trimmed by account suspensions, report says
The suspension of Twitter accounts of online extremists is limiting their ability to bounce back using other accounts, according to experts at George Washington University.
Digital Government
Who Spends the Most Time Online?
The latest Pew data shows a universal trend: Adults younger than 34 are far more likely than older generations to own smartphones and use the Internet.
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Join Nextgov's Inaugural Tech & Tequila Meetup This Wednesday
We’ll host five data experts in rapid fire succession amid (free) drinks, so you’ll be sure to get your tech buzz on.
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Following Investigation, Beleaguered Education CIO Steps Down
Harris collapsed and was taken to the hospital immediately following a congressional hearing in early February about potential misconduct.
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White House Wants to Train K-12 Students to Be Nation’s Future Cyber Defense
The White House’s $4 billion plan for computer science curriculum in K-12 schools is about more than education reform.
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18F's procurement hack could guide DHS bug bounties
Cross-agency collaboration might lead the Department of Homeland Security to dodge the acquisition process while paying hackers to find vulnerabilities.
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USDA preps for the Internet of Tractors
USDA is looking for commercial solutions to an agricultural data problem, as farmers report basically the same data twice in a process prone to human error.
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HHS Begins Search for New CIO
The position opened up when former CIO Frank Baitman stepped down in November after a nearly 4-year tenure.
Digital Government
‘5D’ Storage Can Keep Data Safe for 13 Billion Years
It’s official: Your data will outlive you.
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U.S. CERT boss stepping down
Ann Barron-DiCamillo has made improving DHS' sharing of cyberthreat information with the private sector a priority as U.S. CERT director.
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Tech Tips for the Next President
The recommendations prioritize five categories, including “reinventing government technology."
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What the FBI vs. Apple Encryption Fight Is Really About
When software engineers at Apple designed the iPhone’s security features, they labored knowing that millions were relying on them to safeguard their privacy.
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NARA looks to lead on social media archiving
In seeking a social media archiving tool, the National Archives is setting an example for agencies in advance of 2019 governmentwide electronic records goals.
Digital Government
Who can supply a Postal Service analytics platform?
USPS is looking to industry for customizable off-the-shelf analytics platforms for massive datasets.
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