Digital Government
New Virtual Reality Technology Lets You See Inside Your Eye
In stunning 3-D images.
Digital Government
How the Rise of Electronics Has Made Smuggling Bombs Easier
New restrictions on flights from the Middle East reflect how just about anything with power can be turned into an explosive.
Cybersecurity
Why Feds Should Be Happy with Windows 10 Deployments
Having advanced defenses available for government as part of its operating system deployment is a huge advantage.
Digital Government
House Passes Bill Requiring TSA To Disclose Changes To Its Tech Investment Plan
The legislation is designed to ensure businesses "have the certainty they need to continue developing the technology that we rely on to keep us safe,” Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., said.
Cybersecurity
Once Stealthy, Russian Hackers Now Go Toe to Toe with U.S. Defenders
Once wary of being spotted, Russian government hackers now battle with their U.S. adversaries.
Digital Government
IBM, Remote-Work Pioneer, Is Calling Thousands of Employees Back to the Office
IBM had decided to “co-locate” the U.S. marketing department, about 2,600 people.
Digital Government
GitHub Now Lets its Workers Keep the IP When They Use Company Resources for Personal Projects
If it’s on company time, it’s the company’s dime. That’s the usual rule in the tech industry.
Artificial Intelligence
Nextgov Event: All in on Artificial Intelligence
On Thursday, we’ll explore advancements in AI policies and applications across both civilian government and the national security apparatus.
Acquisition
DIUx head wants to drive culture change at DOD
The head of the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental says his goal is to drive culture change in the DOD's acquisition and innovation processes rather than make DIUx the acquisition arm of the DOD.
Digital Government
GOP Lawmaker to FBI: Stop the Leaks in Russia Probe or Lose A Key Surveillance Tool
After top cop confirms investigating the Trump campaign, a House member threatens to hold investigatory powers hostage.
Digital Government
VA Secretary Promises Decision on Whether to Go to Commercial Health Records
Once that decision is made, the acquisition portion of the process will come into play, and law states it must be an open, competitive process.
Acquisition
Trump's budget revives calls for air traffic shift
There are serious obstacles to moving air traffic operations away from the FAA, despite calls to do so in the president's budget.
Digital Government
Laptops and Tablets Have Been Banned From Being Used on 56 Routes to the US
Officials said the measure is necessary because of the threat of terror attacks on commercial air travel, including through the use of explosives smuggled in consumer products.
Acquisition
IG: Census underestimates costs of 2020 count
Inaccurate assumptions in the Census Bureau's 2016 test plan are contributing to the agency's underestimation of what the 2020 enumeration will cost.
Digital Government
What Trump’s budget means for government grant managers
Grants will likely require sharped mission and performance, with many of the funding decisions devolving to the states.
Modernization
NGA wants 24-hour cloud ATOs
One spy agency is looking to "fast architecture churn" to confound would-be cyber attackers.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity’s Human Side: How Can We Solve Our People Problem?
First, stop undermining our own efforts to fill crucial jobs. Second, cast a wide net for useful lessons.
Cybersecurity