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IGs seek more access to agency data
Inspectors general complain to Congress that agencies often respond to requests for information with claims that it is protected by law.
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Data analytics and engineering: How to optimize your federal building
Intelligent building management systems monitor operational performance and energy use to identify root causes and correct deficiencies.
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FY 2016 budget would bode well for agencies
Six agencies in particular would see significantly increased funding levels if the administration's budget shapes actual appropriations.
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FCC Moves to Implement Obama's Plan for Government-Run Internet Service
Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler wants to overturn two state laws that restrict municipal broadband.
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Gauging emerging tech's effect on federal agencies
A new Deltek report identifies several sectors that could transform federal IT environments.
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The future of tech, according to NASA
The agency hopes to apply its engineering know-how to get the most out of buzzword concepts like agile, big data and wearable tech.
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Agencies to Get In-House Digital Teams and 4 Other Proposals in Obama’s IT Budget Blueprint
The digital squads will focus on revamping agencies’ online citizen-facing services.
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US Visitor Surveillance System Brings Some Solace to Families of MH17 Victims
A database that houses the fingerprints of almost all foreign visitors to catch terrorists recently was used for a different purpose -- bringing closure to bereft families.
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House Committee Demands Answers from CTO Megan Smith and HHS on HealthCare.gov Data Mining
The head of the House Space, Science and Technology Committee says he might call U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith to testify about potential HealthCare.gov consumer privacy gaps.
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A New Global Swarm of Weather-Sensing Satellites
Armed with tiny orbiting sensors, a startup plans to build the world's largest database of private weather data.
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Managing Virtual Workers? Take a Page from Fantasy Football
The strategies to creating and managing a winning fantasy football team are just as effective when leading a very different group of players—the federal virtual workforce.
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FCC Demands Faster Broadband
Republicans complain that increasing the definition of "broadband" is meant to justify power grabs.
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Why Is Google Making Human Skin?
A dive into one of Google Life Sciences' latest initiatives.
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DHS Reveals Super Bowl Surveillance Techniques -- Sort Of
Agents will not be using sarcasm-detecting software they have expressed an interest in buying, the Secret Service said.
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Why Paid Parental Leave Could Be Key to Diversifying the Tech Workforce
The president's new parental leave policy may entice more women to seek STEM jobs in the federal government versus the private sector.
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Beware Stricter Drone Laws
After a White House scare, could tougher regulations threaten Amazon's delivery dreams?
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If You're Using Big Data, Press '1'
Big data has the potential to improve the federal customer experience.
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Federal CTO’s New Mission: Raise the Government’s Tech IQ
Megan Smith is touting the Obama administration’s all-of the-above approach to refreshing its tech workforce, including tapping Silicon Valley alumni to work on short-term projects and retraining existing federal techies.
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