People
Civil service changes pass in NDAA, while Trump plans workforce moves
The annual defense bill passed Congress with a few provisions that impact the federal workforce. Advisors to President-elect Trump say more changes to federal employment could be on the horizon.
Digital Government
Trump’s Landing Teams Feature Familiar Tech Executives
Some former agency chief information officers and chief technology officer will help the Trump agency landing teams.
Digital Government
Agencies Continue to Struggle with DATA Act Implementation
Some agencies are on track to miss DATA Act implementation timelines.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Elevate CYBERCOM Heads to Obama’s Desk
The compromise defense policy bill also sets conditions for splitting NSA and U.S. Cyber Command.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department to Propose ‘Legislative Fix’ to Warrants for Data Stored Abroad
A federal appeals court is reviewing whether DOJ can demand customer data stored by Microsoft in Ireland.
People
Remembering Jim Dean
A linchpin from the federal IT community's early days passed away on Nov. 28.
Digital Government
Nanotech Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Night Vision
Researchers build “teeny, tiny structures” that can change infrared to visible light.
Digital Government
Are agencies ready for the Data Act?
With the financial reporting requirements of the Data Act set to take effect in May 2017, a key oversight panel voiced concerns over agencies' progress.
Cybersecurity
Gridlock on cyber laws likely to persist
As the nature and variety of cyber crime around the world continue to grow, the DOJ warns U.S. laws are lagging, and experts say Congress is unlikely to catch up anytime soon.
Cybersecurity
What does a military boss mean for DHS?
Former DHS managers say John Kelly is a solid choice to lead the agency, but he faces some of the same old challenges -- and could encounter some steep learning curves.
Acquisition
5 best practices for agile procurement
As federal CIOs make the shift from managing infrastructure to managing applications, they also need to change their mindset about procurement.
Digital Government
The Flaw in Tech Giants’ Plan to Fight Extremist Content
Everyone gets to use different definitions of dangerous imagery, says the inventor of the software they’ll use.
Emerging Tech
The Extreme Hazing of the Most Expensive Telescope Ever Built
The James Webb Space Telescope, $8.8 billion and 20 years in the making, is undergoing rigorous testing to make sure it can survive launch.
Cybersecurity
Report: Expect Cyber Investments, More Outsourced IT Under Trump
While cybersecurity investments and IT outsourcing may increase, expect agencies' agile efforts to wither.
Digital Government
Government Shared Services Meet Challenges in People, Capital
Shared services continue to face challenges from how agencies are funding to finding the right personnel.
Cybersecurity
Trump May Be on Collision Course with Congress over Russian Hacking
Lawmakers call Russian meddling in the election a threat to democracy; Trump says it never happened.
Emerging Tech
Inside the Secret Meeting Where Apple Revealed the State of its AI Research
Apple is starting to open up about its work.
Emerging Tech
Newest High-Tech Prediction From Google Exec Who Foresaw Rise of Mobile and Cloud
Within a decade, will we be 3-D printing our clothes at home?
Digital Government