Digital Government

U.S. sets date to cede control of key internet function

After a years-long transition, the U.S. will finally transfer control of the IANA function -- the "address book of the internet" -- to a global, multistakeholder organization.

Digital Government

Alliant 2 Contract Gets First Bid Protest Test

Enterprise Information Services on Aug. 10 filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office over the General Services Administration’s solicitation terms.

Modernization

GSA works to speed telecom transition

The General Services Administration is looking to ease the pain of agencies' mandated shift from Networx contracts to the next-generation EIS vehicle.

People

Priming the pump for innovation in the next administration

A new report offers a range of suggestions for encouraging and sustaining innovation in government.

Artificial Intelligence

How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Burn Victims

Machine learning allows computers to see patterns in medical images that are invisible to human doctors.

Digital Government

How the Postal Service Can Keep Up With Amazon and Uber

USPS is seeing its competitive advantages of large networks and high volumes diminished.

Cybersecurity

Hacks targeting Democrats put a spotlight on cyber in Congress

Congress is trying to get its house in order when it comes to cybersecurity, after non-public info on lawmakers was leaked.

Digital Government

VA demo day showcases employee-driven innovation

The Department of Veterans Affairs touted employees' technology-based projects for solving veterans' health care challenges.

Cybersecurity

DHS talks with states about shoring up cyber in voting systems

DHS chief Jeh Johnson kicks off voting infrastructure cybersecurity awareness campaign.

Cybersecurity

Challenge.gov takes wing

Steve Kelman contends that a recent report on agencies' prize challenges tells only half the success story.

Digital Government

Pentagon Needs You To Help It Take Down Small Drones

As tiny drones proliferate and make their way onto the battlefield, the Pentagon calls for solutions.

Cybersecurity

Commerce, Energy and Justice Departments Get Generally Positive Cyber Assessments

Agencies' inspectors general are submitting reports as part of the 2015 Cybersecurity Act.

Cybersecurity

Hacker Publishes House Democrats’ Personal Cell Numbers, Emails

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Emerging Tech

GAO Guide Helps Agencies Tell When Emerging Tech is Primetime Ready

The Government Accountability Office's new report walks agencies through "technology readiness assessments."

Cybersecurity

Russian-Linked Group Leaks US Lawmakers’ Phone Numbers, Emails

Late Friday, an online figure linked to Russian intelligence groups released the personal information of several lawmakers, part of an established pattern.

Emerging Tech

Video: NASA Preps Space Station for Commercial Craft

Astronauts will install a new adaptor to accommodate Boeing and SpaceX vessels.

Digital Government

Social Security rolls back two-factor mandate

The Social Security Administration is relaxing a recent security directive for beneficiaries, because of potential user inconvenience.

Digital Government

Taking blockchain beyond bitcoin

Blockchain isn't just for bitcoin, and federal agencies might find other uses for the secure recordkeeping tool.