Modernization
VA mulls cloud-based version of Vista
The Department of Veterans Affairs is examining the possibility of keeping its Vista health record, but as an outsourced, commercialized cloud-based service.
Digital Government
The Steady Rise of Digital Border Searches
At the current rate, customs agents are on track to increase inspections of travelers’ electronic devices by a third this year.
Digital Government
GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service to Revamp Customer Service to the Tune of $1.3M
CenturyLink will provide hosted contact center and voice-over IP services to FAS as part of its contact center modernization project.
Digital Government
Brand Executives Have Totally Misunderstood What Kind of Experience Consumers Want Online
Brands know a strong digital presence is no longer optional. But that's all they know.
People
Hiring freeze out, but wider job cuts on tap
While the White House announced an end to the 90-day hiring freeze, agencies will still be on a short leash -- and legacy IT systems are also in the president's sights.
Digital Government
Watchdog: U.S. Manufacturing Needs Boost from Commerce
The department isn’t contributing enough to manufacturing, a Government Accountability Office audit says.
Digital Government
Trump Promises 'Massive Program' to Upgrade Federal IT Systems
The Office of American Innovation hosted tech executives, including IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, to discuss business-inspired solutions to government problems.
Cybersecurity
Industry Urges Changes to NIST Framework Update
The comments came ahead of a Monday deadline for a 1.1 version of the popular framework.
Modernization
These Bluetooth Trackers Make Sure You Don't Lose Anything Ever Again
No more ransacking the entire house.
Digital Government
Tech Leaders’ Top Recommendations for Fixing Federal IT Challenges
These key actions key include bolstering FITARA, enhancing CIO authorities and improving budget formulation, governance, workforce operations and transition planning.
Digital Government
Startups Worship the Young. But Research Shows People Are Most Innovative When They’re Older
One study found the overall median age of innovators was 47 years old.
People
IG: Federal Reserve should standardize its continuous monitoring
The Federal Reserve System lacks guidance to ensure continuous monitoring and information uploading practices are consistent across its regional banks.
Cybersecurity
Fate of Trump cyber order still unclear
President Trump's long-awaited cyber executive order continues to be a source of intrigue as government and industry officials speculate what it will cover and when it will finally land.
Digital Government
An Algorithm That Hides Your Online Tracks With Random Footsteps
Can “polluting” browsing history with fake traffic make it harder for ISPs to spy on you?
Modernization
Record ZTE fine spotlights weak links in supply chain
The record $1.19 billion fine imposed on a Chinese telecommunications firm in March for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran and North Korea is worth keeping in mind as dangers to supply chain security mount, said top U.S. counterintelligence official.
Cybersecurity
If You Only Work on Your Malware on Weekdays, You Might Be a CIA Hacker
That malware had infected at least 40 targets in 16 countries since 2011.
Cybersecurity
Agencies need to talk IT, intel for supply chain
As supply chain management has become a key insider threat, agencies need to reach out to industry for help, said experts.
Modernization
OPM looking to rebuild trust
OPM's National Background Investigations Bureau says it is now effectively securing its legacy IT systems and that people can trust the agency to keep their security clearance data safe.
Digital Government
Here are the People Likely to Make Up Trump's Office of American Innovation
The team includes Reed Cordish, the Baltimore real-estate developer Trump chose as a technology adviser.
Cybersecurity