Digital Government

The automation of our skies: How computers could resolve flight delays

Instead of having humans manually adjust flight schedules and routes, we should design weather-data fueled software do the task.

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Pentagon withholds $47 million from Lockheed on F-35

Funds will be locked up until deficiencies are corrected.

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Natural disasters become battlegrounds in spectrum fight

Both broadcasters and wireless companies are quick to insist that they’re not interested in exploiting disasters for political and commercial gain.

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Health care group puts focus on current cybersecurity efforts

Congress is expected to revisit cybersecurity legislation before the end of the year and the White House is considering an executive order on the issue.

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Most U.S. drones openly broadcast secret video feeds

Air Force is embarking on a fleetwide update for better security.

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Smarter use of IT could reduce the deficit by $220 billion, group says

Savings would come from using more efficient new technology and by preventing improper payments.

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How technology changes the world of diplomacy

A Brookings report credits the U.S. State Department for taking a lead on 'e-diplomacy.'

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ELC content may not be lost

The Executive Leadership Conference didn't happen this year due to weather and safety concerns, but expect to see much of the planned content appear in other venues, says Bob Suda.

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The man who messed up maps is out at Apple

Senior Vice President of iOS Scott Forstall is leaving the company

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They’re tougher in Massachusetts

It’s easier to reach a fed on the phone in the ravaged Northeast than in D.C.

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Army Corps monitors Northeast rivers for flooding, provides critical support

Engineers use 171 satellite monitoring stations to manage flood control dams.

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With a week to go before the election, techies prefer Obama

Support for the president among technology professionals has fallen since 2008, but remains strong.

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Is the military ready for zombies?

A counterterrorism exercise will add some holiday fun.

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Iranian commander calls for strategy against cyberattacks

Official says cyber defense is a priority.

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Pentagon’s roving intel center helps emergency responders

When civilian officials call, Defense dispatches mobile geospatial data center packed with communications gear, mapping equipment and analysts.

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Patients don't show much interest in accessing health data online

Doctors worry about a requirement to engage 5 percent of patients electronically.

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Utilities and generators are powerless against Sandy

Millions will be reminded of their energy dependence.

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A government shutdown isn’t what it used to be

Thanks to telework, many employees remain on the job.

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Navy facility to fix contract management problems

Officials at the Naval Facilities Engineering Expeditionary Warfare Center plan to address shortcomings that auditors found in the center’s managing of contracts post-award, according to a new report.

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Big data brings big skillset gaps

Agencies need solid strategies to tackle big data – and the data scientists who can do the planning and execution are in very short supply. (Pictured: Bethann Pepoli, EMC.)