Digital Government
Lawmakers Blast $1.3 Billion Price Tag for VA’s ‘Agile’ Paperless Claims System
VA still can’t say how much the system will end up costing.
Digital Government
US STEM Funding Still Reeling from Budget Cuts
Will new spending measures fix the damage?
Digital Government
Here’s How Federal Agencies Plan to Fight ISIS Online
Some agencies are reaching out to Silicon Valley.
Digital Government
Hill watchdogs warn on shortcomings in VA's claims system
The Veterans Benefits Management System has improved responses to compensation claims, but government watchdogs are questioning the VA's claims of improvement, as well as overall agency management.
Digital Government
The Cunning Way Hackers Break So-Called Unbreakable Encryption
If you’re a cryptographer, patterns are your enemy. But if you’re a cryptanalyst—someone who’s trying to break the code—they’re your friend.
Digital Government
Why NIH Wants to Change Incentives for Researchers
NIH is building a virtual space called “the Commons,” where researchers can share data, software and other virtual tools.
Digital Government
The monumental IT opportunity of the 2020 census
The Census Bureau faces some significant challenges, but recent technology advancements can make its job much easier.
Digital Government
David Bowie Wasn’t Just an Incredible Artist, but a Tech Visionary Too
Ziggy Stardust owned an Internet startup worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the dotcom-boom days.
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This Solar-Powered Box Uses Human Odor to Lure and Kill Mosquitos
An estimated 3.2 billion, almost half of the world’s population, are at risk of contracting Malaria.
Digital Government
State steps up counter-terrorism digital initiatives
The State Department announced a director to lead the new Global Engagement Center, which will help allies using social media campaigns in countering terrorist group messaging.
Digital Government
GOP report slams the whole government on FOIA
A new report highlights how onerous the process of obtaining government documents has become, despite the advent of electronic records.
Digital Government
Military Wants X-Ray Vision and Tunnel Robots To Fight Terrorists
The Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office has released its wish list for 2016 and beyond.
Digital Government
Why This Controversial UK Bill Is Leaving Silicon Valley Worried
If the law is passed, the companies say, it could have severe repercussions on their businesses globally—in some cases forcing them to hack their own users.
Digital Government
Up to 70 Percent of Global Internet Traffic Goes Through Northern Virginia
it’s a central region for the Internet backbone.
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Air Force wants resilient software
A broad agency announcement from the Air Force Research Laboratory's Information Directorate seeks R&D for software that can operate in contested information environments.
Digital Government
Getting back on the $3,500-or-less horse
18F is retrying the micro-purchase reverse auction format that netted a $1 code project last year, though the outfit plans to shake things up eventually.
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Advice From the Man Who Sent the First Email: Step Away from the Inbox
"If you answer email within five minutes of receiving it, people start expecting that. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy."
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FTC Warns Targeted Ads and Big Data Can Be Civil Rights Issues
Using big data to target ads for financial products could mean “low-income consumers who may otherwise be eligible for better offers may never receive them.”
Digital Government
Agencies Less Satisfied with GSA Tech Programs for Connecting with Citizens
Overall customer "satisfaction" across OCSIT programs dipped last year.
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