Digital Government
Even with the DATA Act, the Forecast for Transparency Remains Murky
Even after passage of the Data Act, it’s far from clear we’ll end up with the kind of transparency that matters most.
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Why Do So Few Feds Champion User Experience?
A dearth of staff resources, a lack of awareness about UX and nonexistent management buy-in are the top challenges.
Digital Government
What Data Can Do to Stop Pandemics
Access to long-term archived information about past Ebola outbreaks would have enhanced the world’s ability to track and mitigate the effects of the disease.
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Federal Customer Experience 'Downright Bleak'
Six federal agencies earned an average of “very poor." HealthCare.gov scored the lowest.
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Data-Driven Disaster Management
The Ebola outbreak has shone a spotlight on how open data can be used in the aftermath of disaster.
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GSA’s Green Proving Grounds Wants Government to be on the Greening Edge
The next smart light bulb or building design could wind up in the Green Proving Grounds program first.
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Can the U.S. Government Get Its DATA Act Together?
The full promise of the DATA Act won’t be realized anytime soon. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
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From Off-the-Rack to Off-the-Shelf: What the Federal IT Community Can Learn from New York Fashion Week
The fashion industry grasps the importance of leveraging brands unlike any other industry. The federal IT community should take note.
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Government, the Last Great Technology Skeptic
Aversion to technology remains an issue in all branches of government.
Cybersecurity
Fewer Cyber Pros, More Cyber Problems
The U.S. government does not have an adequate workforce to address the government’s growing and critical cybersecurity needs.
Modernization
What Feds Can Learn About Cloud Computing From California
The Golden State has been an early adopter of cloud.
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Meet the New White House Space Buff Who Won’t Shy Away From a Challenge
OSTP can now boast the addition of another accomplished woman -- this time, an aerospace engineer from NASA.
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Interesting, Cool and Totally Random Things the Government is Trying to Auction Off
Need a fur coat? A watch? A lighthouse? GSA has you covered.
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Unlocking Government Data Poised to Create Whole New Industries -- And Make Washington Work Better
Open data can transform government from a mere service dispensary to a breakthrough innovation accelerator.
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Federal Network Security: 4 Easy Steps to Get the Basics Right
With so many resources focused on preventing the next big security threat, are agencies vulnerable to the rest of the threats out there?
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Video: FBI Files Join the 21st Century
The FBI's massive paper filing system has been replaced with a digital system that houses 30 million records and 83 million sets of fingerprints.
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Platform-as-a-Service: What It Is and How It Could Help Your Agency
If you're not already using PaaS, you probably will be soon.
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