Digital Government
The Pattern in CDC's Mishandling of Anthrax, Bird Flu and Botulism
Multiple incidents reveal inadequate culture of safety.
Digital Government
IT Disruptions 3 Times More Likely at Agencies with Complex Networks
Cloud services, virtualization and BYOD could be to blame.
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So, Which Agency Needs an Executive Chef with a Top Secret Clearance?
And how many recipes are classified Top Secret?
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Bitcoin Could Become Gold Standard at Ft. Knox Florist
Petals and Blooms, located inside the military base, accepts the e-currency for online purchases.
Digital Government
Why the Apple-IBM deal could be a game-changer for gov
Analysts say the newly announced collaboration could be a very big deal for federal mobility.
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This Software Guy Accidentally Designed an App That Is Saving my Dyslexic Son
The text-to-speech app allows people to read during times they normally couldn’t.
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FCC Blames Net-Neutrality Glitch on Budget Woes
An onslaught of comments crashed the agency's website.
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OPM Helps Managers Visualize Personnel Data
Tool aims to help leaders boost employee engagement, OPM says.
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Last Wave of Net Neutrality Comments has Crashed the FCC’s Site Again
The proposal at issue would allow internet providers to charge content companies for more direct connections to their customers.
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The US Air Force Won’t Even Admit It’s Certifying SpaceX to Launch Satellites
The tenth successful launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is more evidence that the company is ready to compete with proven firms to gain lucrative government contracts.
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Need to Know Memo: Three Keys to a Winning App
A new Need to Know Memo explains the three keys to developing a winning government app.
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Data-driven department to get chief data officer
The Commerce Department is looking for a CDO to carry out its vision for unlocking the potential of federal data.
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Senate would trim president's defense IT budget by $500M
Lawmakers said the lower funding level “will help prioritize and better target non-cybersecurity IT investments in an era of fiscal constraint.”
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A Tip for VBA: Don’t Try to Spy on Congressional Staff
This would be comical if it was not tragic.
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HHS Announces New Open Gov Projects, Wants to Know What You Think
New initiative will make federally funded research journals more accessible to the public.
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Hearing: VBA Changed Dates on Claims to Make Them Look New
VBA manipulated data to meet backlog reduction goals.
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Is there a future for the General Schedule?
Reforming the civil service would be a heavy lift, but members of Congress have little patience for the status quo.
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Why Government Should Care about Google's Skybox Acquisition
For starters, the purchase will add value for business intelligence.
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Paper Folders Twice As Fast As Computerized Immigration System
About 150 clicks required to complete casework for a single foreign applicant.
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