Modernization
Air Force has biggest cloud contract in 2016
The Air Force, Justice Department, Agriculture Department and DHS led the way on cloud contracting in fiscal 2016, according to a Deltek analysis.
Acquisition
OFPP releases category management draft proposal
A draft circular would institutionalize category management practices as standard operating procedure for federal procurement.
Acquisition
RCO speeds through startup phase
The Army’s new Rapid Capabilities Office fast-tracks its own startup as it seeks to close technological gaps on the modern battlefield.
Modernization
Senators want FCC inquiry into Stingray use
Several Democratic senators sent a letter asking the FCC to determine whether law enforcement agencies' use of cell-site simulators is disrupting regular phone service.
Ideas
4 Fundamentals of an Effective Cloud Access Security Broker
A new type of cloud security solution can help the federal government to protect sensitive information residing in cloud environments.
Digital Government
US Army’s Next Drone May Fit in a Soldier’s Pocket
The service could start buying palm-sized UAVs to complement its Pumas and Ravens as soon as 2018, according to one official.
Emerging Tech
3D-Printed Rhino Horns Will Be Ready in Two Years, But Will They Save the Rhinos?
Africa’s wild rhinos are in danger of going extinct within the next two decades if demand for their horns keeps up.
Digital Government
Assessing the Obama Administration’s Tech Legacy
Experts weigh in on how the administration handled privacy, cybersecurity and other technology issues.
Modernization
Video: Keep Facebook Messages Private Using End-to-End Encryption
You can also set a timer for messages to expire.
Digital Government
How Publicly Posting Data Can Cut Through Red Tape
U.S. Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil said federal open data is in the beta stages.
Digital Government
Here’s How Countries Like China, Russia Control Online Dissent
Look at the physical systems that make up internet infrastructure, and you find a network that is a lot more centralized than you might think.
Cybersecurity
Insulin Pump Vulnerability Lets Attackers Remotely Administer Dose
Healthcare and Public Health
Digital Government
White House Expands Employment, Housing Data Effort
Fitbit, LinkedIn and other companies are collaborating on the Opportunity Project.
Emerging Tech
A Mechanic Faces the Age of the Self-Driving Car
Joe Sevart, an auto technician turned business owner in Kansas City, Missouri, talks about the future of servicing more advanced vehicles.
Digital Government
DHS Deputy Secretary Announces Move to Private Sector
Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced he will leave the agency at the end of October.
People
What the next administration needs to do about the workforce
Through consultations with industry and government, ACT-IAC came up with both short- and long-term actions the next administration should take to solve federal workforce problems, particularly in the IT sphere.
Cybersecurity
White House official: Cyberthreats continue to multiply
A senior homeland security adviser said cyberthreats are figuring more prominently in the president's daily security briefing.
Modernization
HHS hones in on IT priorities
In the waning days of the administration, HHS continues to focus on four key goals.
People
Finding ways to make federal employees want to stay
Agencies are emphasizing engagement and adding performance incentives to make government careers more attractive to the next generation of employees.
People