Digital Government
The Google Operating System Mystifying the Internet
A project called Fuschia has the internet speculating.
Digital Government
Paraplegics Learn to Walk Again with Virtual Reality
Researchers are using virtual reality to help paraplegic people regain partial sensation and muscle control.
Emerging Tech
State Department Closer to Biometric Security Program for Overseas Operations
The system would be used by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
Cybersecurity
Did NSA Get Hacked?
A group calling itself the “Shadow Broker” is auctioning off what it says are the agency’s cyberweapons.
Digital Government
Leidos Closes on Lockheed Martin’s IT Business
With Lockheed Martin’s $5 billion IT business, Leidos becomes the government’s largest IT provider.
Digital Government
70 Years of the Navy Turning Science Fiction to Fact
For seven decades, the Office of Naval Research has funded high-tech projects in computers, robotics, space and more.
Digital Government
CMS Wants Small Business for Affordable Care Act Data Hub
The system would generate large volumes of data that could be used to evaluate the success of certain programs.
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.
Digital Government
GSA Pushes Forward as Digital 'First Mover'
GSA officials share the agency's recent IT wins and future plans.
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