People
Agencies steer clear of RIFs in reorg plans
Agencies think they can fulfill White House reorganization goals and trim their workforces by relying on attrition and reclassifying employees.
Modernization
The Smartphone App That Tells You An Earthquake Is About to Hit
A deadly quake in Central Mexico on Tuesday was yet another test for the country’s sophisticated earthquake warning system.
Modernization
Round 1 of EIS task orders expected in October
The General Services Administration put together a planning tool for EIS buyers with the first task orders expected soon.
Cybersecurity
Former DHS cyber official joins Acuity
Danny Toler, who held a senior post at the National Protections and Programs, has joined the consulting firm Acuity.
Ideas
It's Time Agencies Rethink the Citizen
Are agencies thinking about citizen engagement the right way?
Digital Government
Experts Warn Congress Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Could Backfire
The well-meaning bill could have several unintended consequences, advocates testified to a Senate panel.
Modernization
Apple Is Releasing New iPhone Software Today: Here’s How to Find Out if Your Apps Will Still Work
Apple is changing the architecture of its apps.
Digital Government
Trump's Tech Team Wants to ‘Wow’ Public
The Office of American Innovation isn't interested in tech for tech's sake. It's to make government more efficient.
Digital Government
The Team-Building Rituals that Companies Love Can Actually Tear Workers Apart
Think twice before making everyone go to that happy hour.
Emerging Tech
Broadband Is Largely Inaccessible to Those Who Need it Most
Because of high prices and low accessibility, poor and rural communities are the least likely to subscribe to high-speed internet.
Digital Government
Meet the Woman Who Warned About Russian Election Meddling Years Ago—and Got Death Threats
She was worried about the government turning a “blind eye” to the growing force of the internet in politics.
Cybersecurity
What Cybercom's independence means
Is the next step for Cybercom as a unified combatant command to split off from the National Security Agency?
Emerging Tech
Energy Department's Random Number Generator Could Make for Stronger Encryption
Oak Ridge scientists believe they have created a quantum-based device that creates truly random numbers.
Digital Government
Trump tech office looks to improve customer experience
A senior White House tech adviser said that administration's priorities include improving citizen-facing services, shared services and pushing open government legislation.
Cybersecurity
DHS offers new details on Kaspersky ban
The Department of Homeland Security published the full text of its Kaspersky ban in the Federal Register just as the Senate voted to ban the company from federal networks as an amendment to the defense bill.
Acquisition
IRS relies on obsolete hardware, IG finds
An inspector general audit found the IRS is losing ground when it comes to replacing outdated IT hardware, with budget constraints topping the list of reasons.
Modernization
Last call for feedback on cloud guide for feds
The federal Cloud Center of Excellence is seeking in-person input from both industry and government at a Sept. 26 event.
Ideas
What Government Buyers Need to Know About Rugged Devices
There are lots of little nuances that buyers should know when evaluating rugged gear.
Cybersecurity
An Anti-Virus Company Accidentally Distributed a PC Virus, And Maybe Let’s Just Cancel the Internet
If you downloaded and installed a copy of Avast’s CCleaner between August 15 and September 12, you could be in trouble.
Digital Government