People
Why Beth Angerman sees a shared-services opportunity
Hacks, tight budgets and oversight are driving a governmentwide push to shared services.
Cybersecurity
To fight ransomware, DOJ wants companies to talk more
Paying off ransomware hackers just encourages more attacks, according to a senior Justice Department official.
Emerging Tech
How to Get People to Embrace Technological Change
Facebook users threaten violent revolution every time the site tweaks its design. Is there a way to innovate without upsetting anyone?
Digital Government
Clinton tech agenda bakes in innovation teams
Hillary Clinton's newly released technology agenda calls for retaining the U.S. Digital Service and other innovation groups to improve government services.
Ideas
Commerce Department Now Embraces GitHub for 'Collaborative Problem Solving'
America's data agency can now use GitHub for collaboratively building open source software.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Has to Pay a Customer $10,000 for Unwanted Windows 10 Upgrade
“Nobody ever asked me if I wanted to update.”
Emerging Tech
Nextgov Event: Enjoy a Cocktail and Talk Emerging Tech
Our next meetup will highlight emerging technologies in play within the 17 agencies of the IC and on how nanotech and genetic research are affecting agriculture around the country.
Artificial Intelligence
Have Thoughts About Artificial Intelligence? The White House Wants You to Chime In.
OSTP is investigating AI's role in government.
Digital Government
FDA Wants New Software to Track Product Quality
The agency is looking for a commercial solution.
Emerging Tech
Video: Watch NASA Test its Biggest Rocket, Ever
The space agency's Space Launch System measures about half the length of a football field and puts out 3.6 million lbs of thrust.
Digital Government
The Decade’s Biggest IT Contract Is Out for Bid
"These next-gen Alliant vehicles have great potential to provide agencies with new IT offerings, expanded scope and flexible options while driving down costs for the American taxpayer," said Mary Davie, assistant commissioner for GSA’s Office of Integrated Technology Services.
Cybersecurity
Should the Careless Be Punished for Getting Hacked?
A computer security expert grapples with how to better protect us from cyberattacks.
Modernization
5 tips for CSPs looking to leverage FedRAMP Accelerated
Paying attention to these often overlooked capabilities can help cloud service providers speed through GSA's new review process.
Emerging Tech
Sending an Armored Tank to Outer Space
The spacecraft Juno was designed to make it all the way to Jupiter, then orbit the planet without getting destroyed in the process
Cybersecurity
Burr keeps up pressure for encryption bill
The chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence made a pitch for his encryption access legislation by framing the technology as an enabler of confidential communications among terrorists.
Digital Government
Nextgov Event: FITARA and the Role of the CIO
Are CIOs really getting a seat at the table with other C-suite executives?
Digital Government
Obama Hints at a Future in VC, and Silicon Valley Is Salivating
“He’s kind of perfect for the job”
Cybersecurity
DHS adds social media to traveler data
DHS wants to ask travelers to add their social media account information to visa-vetting systems and forms.
Digital Government
Another IRS tax tool bites the dust
The IRS has killed its online tool for requesting electronic-filing PINs after cyberattacks ramped up.
Digital Government