Emerging Tech

Why Agile is Still So Hard for the Government

Pockets of the federal government want to change the buying process so technology can be acquired in sprints, preventing large-scale failures like the HealthCare.gov rollout.

Modernization

The Internet of (Poorly Working) Things

So, how is it that we don’t have connected objects that just work?

Cybersecurity

What Vendors Need to Know About GSA’s New Cyber Offerings

Companies that want to provide services for the new SINs will need to explain their way through a variety of scenarios.

Digital Government

Pentagon’s Contract-Spending Problem

Of $205 billion awarded in contract spending across DOD, only $101 billion was competed.

Cybersecurity

DHS: Don't Fall for Louisiana Flood Charity Scams

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned against donating to fake organizations.

Cybersecurity

Marine cyber chief: Do not fear RMF

Ray Letteer, chief of the Marine Corps' Cybersecurity Division, advocates faster adoption of the government's Risk Management Framework.

Modernization

Why privilege can be risky

Privileged users, according to a new three-year study sponsored by Forcepoint and performed by the Ponemon Institute, are still a weak point for network security in federal networks.

People

POTUS social media to reset with new administration

President Obama's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts will follow the exiting leader out of the Oval Office, leaving a blank slate for his successor.

Digital Government

ONC releases draft interoperability standards

The government's new vision for electronic health record interoperability is more interactive and transparent than previous iterations.

Cybersecurity

Scott ties two legacy IT efforts together

ITMF, Move IT legacy system renewal efforts aren’t mutually exclusive, said federal CIO.

Digital Government

How AI can be a game changer for government

Automating routine citizen services will allow federal employees to focus on more creative and fulfilling tasks.

Ideas

5 Pop Songs That Can Teach Government Agencies About Launching Mobile Apps

Every agency should address these points to ensure their mobile strategy delivers the desired results.

Digital Government

Video: Goodbye, Chrome Apps

The Chrome Web Store will go away for users on non-Chrome operating systems.