Digital Government
Data scientists: Stop trying to just predict; look back, and think
In the rush to predict the future, many are passing up the opportunity to leverage big data's potential to form a more complete picture of how the world works, leading scientists say.
Digital Government
5 Things the Tech Industry Wants the Next President to Do
A tech think tank has unveiled a tech wish list for 2016 candidates, which lays out an action plan to help transform the country into a flourishing hub of technological innovation.
Digital Government
This DHS Computer System Will Cost $2 Billion More than HealthCare.gov
DHS has reversed course on software development strategies, leading the price tag to balloon, auditors said.
Digital Government
What The Pentagon Has To Do To Recruit Silicon Valley’s Nerds
Defense Department and national security political leaders are eager to attract tech minds. But are they willing to change enough to do so?
Digital Government
GSA Invites Vendors to Bid on Agile BPA
Price is significantly less important than technical approach, the request for quotes says.
Digital Government
DISA Plans to Cut Redundant Tech in 2015-2020
In its strategic plan, DISA states its intent to take advantage of commercially available cloud technology, among other efforts.
Digital Government
Oversight Chairman: Obama Needs to Fire OPM Chief
“I think it’s time for them to resign, and if they don’t, I think the president should fire them,” Rep. Jason Chaffetz said of leadership at the Office of Personnel Management.
Digital Government
Privacy Groups Boycott Administration's Facial Recognition Talks
The Commerce Department will forge ahead, but privacy advocates have lost faith in negotiations over software that can identify faces.
Digital Government
OPM Announces -- Then Pulls Back -- Contract Award for Social Media Job Screening (UPDATED)
Social Intelligence's technology provides reports on employees' — and potential hires' — social media use, among other services.
Digital Government
VA Demos Prototype for New Patient Record System
The system pulls patient records from DOD, VA and community clinics into one place, VA officials said.
Digital Government
White House Wants to Build Digital-Savvy Contracting Corps
The new team will be modeled on the U.S. Digital Service, but will be staffed by existing agency contracting officers who undergo specialized training.
Digital Government
How Wi-Fi Will Power Tomorrow’s Battle Gear
Cords and batteries are a burden on the battlefield. Will future devices be powered by radio waves… from space?
Digital Government
NSA Fight Isn't Over Yet; House Votes to Defund 'Backdoor' Spying
The same measure passed the House last year, but went nowhere in the Senate.
Digital Government
Predictions for the future of cloud are sky-high
Cisco's Global Cloud Index projects that data center traffic will nearly triple by 2018, with SaaS accounting for a steadily increasing share.
Digital Government
How did Estonia Become a Global Leader in Digital Government?
Hint: It wasn't because it was was some sort of "digital Narnia," says the architect and adviser of the Estonian Information Security Authority.
Digital Government
Agencies Get IT Reform Marching Orders, but Don't Expect Congress To Sit Idle
The Office of Management and Budget is holding agencies’ feet to the fire to fully implement the new CIO job responsibilities.
Digital Government
Microsoft Is Using Drones to Predict Disease Outbreaks
By catching mosquitoes, these drones could help scientists learn about—and react to—the way diseases become epidemics.
Digital Government
Senate Dems to McConnell: Tying Hacking Measure With Defense Bill Is 'Ridiculous'
“This is a pure political ploy that does nothing to advance America’s national security.”
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