Emerging Tech
The Groups Bringing Forum Culture to Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for communities on his platform is very different from how users are gathering together there organically.
Emerging Tech
Flying Cars Are Real—And They’re Not Bad for the Climate
They might even be greener than electric ones.
CIO Briefing
‘Fairbnb’ Wants to Be the Unproblematic Alternative to Airbnb
The vacation rental industry is mired in claims that it harms neighborhoods and housing markets. Can a nonprofit co-op make the tourist trend a community asset?
IT Modernization
VA To Codify Customer Experience As Part of Core Values
The need to consider ease, effectiveness and emotion in all decisions will become part of the department’s Code of Federal Regulations.
Policy
The U.S. System for ‘Skilled’ Migrants Is Broken
Obtaining an H-1B visa was always complicated. Now it’s even harder to get one.
IT Modernization
GSA Selects OPM for Third Centers of Excellence
Under the program, OPM will work with industry to modernize its IT infrastructure and improve the government’s tech workforce planning.
Policy
Federal Infrastructure Funding is Good, but Local Governments Want Flexibility Too
Accessing federal funds for infrastructure projects is much too difficult, county leaders say. With reauthorization of the FAST Act on the table, they want a bigger say in how money can be spent.
CIO Briefing
Bill Would Stop Government From Paying Dead People
Congress wants to eliminate tens of millions of dollars wasted annually on benefits payments to the deceased.
Ideas
5 Soft Skills That Could Land You a Cybersecurity Career
Soft skills are just as critical as technical aptitude when preparing for a career in this booming field.
IT Modernization
One City’s Journey to Filing Complaints About Police Online
Austin, Texas, debuted an anonymous online feedback form that eases the process for residents to describe interactions they have with police officers
CIO Briefing
White House's OPM-GSA Merger Bill Gives an Unconfirmed Appointee Authority Over Personnel Rules
The Trump administration on Thursday sent lawmakers its proposal to reorganize the Office of Personnel Management.
CIO Briefing
Federal CIO Says OMB is ‘Working Aggressively’ on Automation Policy
The agency is tapping some of the government’s top scientific investigators to help produce the new strategy.
IT Modernization
GSA Launches Online Hub to Make Cloud Adoption Easier
The Cloud Information Center will serve as a one-stop shop for agency looking to expand their use of the tech.
CIO Briefing
To Unleash a Modern Workforce, America Must Revamp Education
Federal leaders say the nation needs to pivot education towards tech-focused training in fields like robotics.
Cybersecurity
After Executive Order, Trump Administration Puts More Pressure On Huawei
The Chinese telecom company can no longer buy U.S. tech without a waiver, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced Thursday.
CIO Briefing
President Trump Is Collecting Social-Media Grievances
The sitting president just released a new tool in his war of words with tech companies.
Emerging Tech
5G Has a NIMBY Problem
Communities are fighting the installation of 5G wireless internet technology because of its bulky infrastructure. The courts may have just bolstered their case.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Want Spy Agencies to Help Secure Government Tech and Elections
The Intelligence Authorization Act would increase the IC’s involvement in a number of federal tech and cyber efforts.
Cybersecurity
Trump Issues Executive Order Over Tech Threats from Foreign Adversaries
The president directed the Commerce Secretary to establish when transactions could put national security at risk.
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