People
Minority representation in tech still lags
Better federal data could help track efforts at increasing the percentage of women and minority in tech jobs, especially regarding compliance with equal opportunity laws by federal contractors, a report found.
Artificial Intelligence
All the New Software Amazon Announced at Its Huge Developer Conference
Amazon is trying to make artificial intelligence services a cornerstone of its quickly-growing cloud business.
Ideas
3 Ways to Infuse Digital into Your Agency’s DNA
Random acts of digital aren't enough for a transformation.
Cybersecurity
GAO Asks: Exactly How Does CYBERCOM Help After Cyberattacks?
The Pentagon failed to describe how it’s training to support civil authorities when a major cyber strike comes, the watchdog agency said.
Cybersecurity
Congress Wants to Ditch Security Questions
But they’re not clear on what the best alternative is.
Cybersecurity
FBI, DHS Warn of Hacker Mercenaries Funded by Nation-States
Lawmakers also are considering giving Homeland Security more authority to test anti-drone tech.
Digital Government
New Google App Could Help You Save Data
Because even 'unlimited' data plans have limits.
Digital Government
Signs That You Are Working With a Serial Sexual Harasser
A couple ways you can definitely see it coming.
Modernization
Mobile apps demand collides with security concerns
The Defense Department has an aggressive mobile strategy, but can it keep up with demand and security patches?
Emerging Tech
Facebook Failed to Make Good on a Promise Because it Has Too Much Faith in Its Tech
Facebook's advertising business brings in the vast majority of the company’s billions of dollars in revenue every quarter.
Digital Government
Senate bill would establish new higher-ed data system by 2020
A bipartisan bill would revamp the way the Department of Education collects higher-education data and relies on an obscure cybersecurity method to protect student data.
Digital Government
Open data tools promote Census awareness
Tech groups from nonprofits, companies, federal agencies and universities from across the country unveiled various digital tools based on federal data.
Acquisition
VA misses deadline on Cerner contract
Because of a delay on Capitol Hill, the Department of Veterans Affairs is going to have to wait to sign a multibillion contract for a new electronic health record system.
Digital Government
Research Shows Jerks Get Ahead in Spite of Their Jerkiness, Not Because of It
Nice guys don't always finish last.
Acquisition
Another new face of government IT contractors
Steve Kelman talks with the CEO of a public benefit corporation focused on federal work.
Emerging Tech
Thousands Apply to Trump's Drone Pilot Program
Transportation and FAA are accepting proposals to participate in drone innovation zones, where normal regulations do not apply.
Artificial Intelligence
Coders Should Be Afraid of What Happened to the Journalism Industry
Many jobs are becoming vulnerable to outsourcing and automation.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Told States About Russian Hacking Attempts with a Phone Script
There was one script for states that were probed by Russian hackers and another for those that weren’t, an official said.
Emerging Tech
Here’s What Citizens Taught Feds During Disasters
After the summer's hurricanes, agencies are looking at how everyday people can help in disaster relief efforts.
Digital Government