Modernization
Have a 'No Cloud' Policy? Here's Why That's Old Fashioned
Organizations that shy away from cloud service may be left behind, according to research report.
Digital Government
NASA Is Offering $30K to the Person Who Solves Its Space Poop Problem
Space travel presents scientists with seemingly infinite challenges.
Cybersecurity
Trump Appoints Legislative Cyber Leaders to Transition Team
Reps. Devin Nunes, Marsha Blackburn and Tom Marino have sponsored cyber and tech legislation.
People
Trump taps billionaires to lead Commerce
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Wilbur Ross and Todd Ricketts to fill the top two positions at the Commerce Department.
Cybersecurity
NDAA elevates Cyber Command
The final version of the National Defense Authorization Act calls for U.S. Cyber Command to be made a full combatant command, but the NSA/Cyber Command dual-hat leadership will remain, for now.
Cybersecurity
How agencies use social media to recruit the next workforce
Government agencies are looking to social media to directly engage with broad audiences, and believe that greater access to the cool aspects of government work can recruit the next workforce.
Emerging Tech
Video: Meet the Energy Department's Salmon Cannon
The salmon population is going to explode.
Modernization
EIS: The other transition
With a planned spring award of its multibillion-dollar, next-generation telecom contract, GSA wants to focus attention on another transition going on in government.
Cybersecurity
Obama names first-ever independent NSA watchdog
In 2014, Congress elevated the inspector general post at the National Security Agency to a presidential appointment. More than two years later, someone has finally been named to the job.
Ideas
How to Improve the Health of Your Agency's IT Portfolio
There is a long list of uncertainties for federal IT organizations given the upcoming administration transition.
Digital Government
In Silicon Valley, Savvy Founders Are Networking All Around Town by Driving for Uber and Lyft
As more companies crowd into San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and the road from to idea to venture financing gets harder, the startup hustle is getting even more challenging.
Digital Government
High-Tech Innovation Is Happening in More Places Than You Think
And federal funding should match the the economy’s diaspora, according to a newly released ITIF report.
Cybersecurity
McCaul wants to tighten oversight of DHS
Entering his final term as chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul hopes to sharpen his panel's legislative control over DHS.
Digital Government
Riding This Self-Driving Scooter Could Mean You’d Never Have to Walk Again
The scooter works both indoors and outdoors.
Digital Government
An eye-opening visit to a citizen service center in China
It's easy to assume the United States is leading the way on digitally serving the citizen. Steve Kelman argues that confidence is misplaced.
Cybersecurity
DHS CISO: Cyber Needs Continuous Investment In Next Administration
A senior cyber official doesn't expect the transition to disrupt cyber commitments.
Digital Government
NASA Is Engineering Calorie-Dense Food Bars to Feed Astronauts Bound for Mars
These aren’t your kitchen cabinet granola bars.
Cybersecurity
Updated Intel Bill Mandates FBI Report on Cyber Recruiting
The mandate comes amid a debate over expanded FBI hacking powers.
Emerging Tech