Digital Government

Unprecedented, unmanned Southwest border checkpoint opens Jan. 28

Surveillance cameras, telecom and digital documents will allow Americans to visit remote Mexican village.

Digital Government

Can ATF's Rick Holgate ditch the desktop?

At a time when many agencies are struggling to untether their employees from desktop PCs, CIO Rick Holgate is moving ATF closer to a mobile-only work environment.

Digital Government

Senate drops effort to prevent warrantless email monitoring

In approving a non-controversial bill about video-rental records, Congress had the chance to stop warrantless email searches, but they passed it up.

Digital Government

Health IT investigation finds ‘gaping security holes’

Most known data breaches have been hackers intent on identity theft.

Digital Government

FISA passes: Warrantless wiretapping will live on

The controversial legislation will be sent to President Obama's desk for signature.

Digital Government

VA’s disability claims backlog tops 900,000

More than 600,000 claims have been languishing in the system for longer than 125 days.

Digital Government

How big data can solve America's gun problem

The private sector has all the tools we need to flag rapid weapons build-ups and suspicious purchases. All that's needed is the political will to build the most basic database.

Digital Government

What you need to know about EPA's carbon rules

In 2013, the agency will enter into the most controversial parts of rulemaking.

Digital Government

Big data in 2013: Not just for big projects

Rather than take on big data for big data’s sake, agencies should be strategic in their approach, writes Bill Cull.

Digital Government

China turns on navigation system over Asia that rivals GPS

The Beidou system is to have 35 satellites in operation by 2020.

Digital Government

Feds resolve to facilitate health data exchange in 2013

A new funding opportunity announced late last week will pave the way.

Digital Government

Kudos to NORAD Santa Tracker Volunteers

First Lady Michelle Obama fielded Santa calls from Hawaii.

Digital Government

VA undercounted Afghanistan and Iraq war veteran PTSD cases

Original report omitted three months of data.

Digital Government

HHS moves toward safer electronic health records

The department's new road map aims to improve data quality.

Digital Government

Add 'value' to the Vs of big data

Value matters in big data investments, but money isn't the only measure.

Digital Government

FCW digital edition now available

Download FCW's print edition in digital form to read on your PC or tablet.

Digital Government

Defusing the dangers of secrecy

Andy Greenberg, the author of 'This Machine Kills Secrets,' explains why agencies need to encourage whistleblowing to avoid another WikiLeaks-scale incident.

Digital Government

China wishes a Merry Christmas

Steve Kelman's experience with a festive holiday season in Beijing is marred by air pollution.

Digital Government

Privacy group asks HHS to regulate the cloud

Securing protected information is the top priority.