Emerging Tech
Federal Agencies Flirt with Blockchain
Agencies brainstormed at least 200 potential federal use cases.
Emerging Tech
NASA Robot Trains for the Dark Side of the Moon
Learning to see in the darkened environment will take work.
Digital Government
A Fake Cyber Stat Lives On in Congress
Some numbers are too convincing to go away.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Embassies are Vulnerable to Digital Snooping, Watchdogs Find
Embassies’ telecom supply chains often go through China and they aren’t fixing vulnerabilities security officers point out.
Emerging Tech
Tech Firms Are Forgetting About STEM and Focusing on STEAM
The "A" represents the “arts” and tech firms are quickly realizing its importance.
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