Modernization
Army launches Digital Service branch
The U.S. Army has launched its own branch of the Defense Digital Service with the goal of updating recruiting software and other outdated Army platforms and systems.
Digital Government
FITARA Scorecards Could Better Reflect Progress, CIOs Say
In theory, the scorecards motivate agencies to perform better, but they may not always accurately capture much of the progress made.
Cybersecurity
Obama: 'We can't tell people what to do' on cyber
At a White House press conference, President Obama addressed ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid a larger discussion of Russia's role in hacking Democratic targets during the 2016 election.
People
Job satisfaction is rising at most agencies, but lags for IT workers
For the second year in a row, federal agencies saw employee happiness improve, but IT and cybersecurity specialists’ job satisfaction still lags behind the rest of government.
Cybersecurity
Former officials urge response to Russian hacking
As the Obama administration enters its last weeks, former national security officials say the president needs to punish Russia for interfering in the U.S. election.
Modernization
How to Make Donald Trump’s Phone Safe
The man who led the effort to let President Obama keep his BlackBerry says the best solution for Trump might be multiple devices.
Modernization
Why spectrum sharing is here to stay
The push to make more federally-owned spectrum available for commercial use will involve sharing, no way around it, according to the president's telecom advisor.
Ideas
Top Emerging Tech Every CIO Should Watch for in 2017
The risk of becoming irrelevant has never been greater. It’s the role of chief information officers to look beyond today's solutions and be ready for what lies ahead.
Emerging Tech
Will Populism Kill Your Jetpack?
What Trump and Brexit mean for self-driving cars, renewable energy, and future breakthroughs
Cybersecurity
What’s the Argument For Not Shutting Down Yahoo Mail Immediately?
In light of these massive security lapses, a number of questions are being asked.
Digital Government
8 Companies Protest $1.5B DHS Agile Buying Experiment
At least eight companies have filed protests with GAO.
Cybersecurity
What Hackers Want More Than Cash When They Report Bugs
More than half of internet security researchers expect to be able to test bug fixes they’ve reported.
Digital Government
Video: NASA Harvests Another Round of Veggies
It's time to break out the salad dressing.
Cybersecurity
White House Cyber Adviser: I Wish We Saw Election Hacking Coming
This won’t be the last time Russia or another nation interferes in U.S. elections, White House cyber adviser Michael Daniel says.
Digital Government
SEC's open data rule could come before end of Obama administration
Open data advocates may get a long sought after change to data standards in filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
People
What will Trump's innovation policy look like?
Although specifics regarding innovation policy under a Trump administration remain unclear, Trump's campaign promises to create manufacturing jobs for American workers, make better trade deals and increase military spending will likely play out in the technology sector.
Artificial Intelligence
How Virtual Reality Could Be Used to Save Lives
Think these technologies are too futuristic for the government? Not anymore.
Digital Government