Digital Government
US Air Force Wants Robots Watching Twitter
Tomorrow’s operations will be shaped by automated analysis of the world’s open-source data, says the service’s chief of staff.
People
Former OGE chief keeps up campaign for strong ethics
Just because Walter Shaub resigned from his post as chief of the Office of Government Ethics doesn’t mean he’s done pushing for a stronger ethics program.
Ideas
The Great Cybersecurity Bake Off: Mastering the Recipe
The former federal chief information security officer explains the crucial role a well-trained workforce plays in a cybersecurity strategy.
Acquisition
OMB mandates hallway for packages
Federal agencies must use the best-in-class contract on GSA's acquisition gateway for package delivery services as OMB presses forward on category management efforts.
People
Deadline for Rising Star nominations extended to Aug. 11
We're looking for women and men who are having an outsized impact on federal IT -- and who show clear signs of being leaders in the community in the years to come.
Digital Government
How to ensure successful deployment of new technologies
When crafting a deployment strategy, remember these five best practices.
Digital Government
NDAA could expand funding for student startup program
The Hacking for Defense initiative, which could be funded by the FY 18 defense bill, taps undergraduate teams to help solve DOD issues.
Digital Government
Can agencies build greater trust in the FOIA process?
Agency officials hope that technology can help automate practices to make the government more transparent -- but they first need to improve the practices themselves.
Emerging Tech
Why Zuckerberg and Musk Are Fighting About the Robot Future
It looks like the two tech titans are arguing about AI’s impact on humanity. Really they’re protecting their personal brands.
Acquisition
Federal acquisition shops shouldn't wait for direction
Three questions federal acquisition offices must answer after OMB Memo 17-22.
Digital Government
The Future of Coding Bootcamps, According to the President of One That Is Shutting Down
Today, about 100 different programs offer entry-level coding courses.
Digital Government
Border State Lawmakers Propose a 'Smart' Wall
The group wants radar technology, drones and cameras to make up big chunks of Trump's proposed border wall.
Modernization
TSA Announces Stricter Electronics Screening Rules
Time to travel with fewer electronics.
Cybersecurity
Senators OK Funding to Improve Their Own Cybersecurity
The funding bump would raise the upper chamber’s cyber protections and train senators and staff in cyber hygiene.
Cybersecurity
OPM Confirms Digital Personnel Files Offline Until End of Month
The online files will be accessible in read-only mode until then, the agency says.
Cybersecurity
New Bill Would Help Feds Victimized by Data Breaches
The bipartisan legislation would inform victims about efforts to mitigate damage and prosecute hackers.
Emerging Tech
Security Fears Over Chinese Involvement Are Prompting Australia to Halt an Undersea Cable Project
Huawei, a smartphone and telecommunications equipment maker based in Shenzhen, was supposed to lay the Internet cable.
Cybersecurity
IRS Asks Congress to Renew Its Best Path for Hiring Techies Fast
The agency wants Congress to reinstate a hiring authority is considers superior to the Critical Position Pay Authority.
Modernization
Apple’s Next iOS Will Make AR a Legitimately Cool Thing
It may well cause you to question the very nature of reality.
Digital Government