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
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."
Emerging Tech
SpaceX Blasts Off, and Lands Its Fifth Reusable Booster Rocket This Year
In true Olympic spirit, the rocket booster stuck the high-speed landing.
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.
Digital Government