Digital Government
Google's Satellite Map Gets 700-Trillion-Pixel Makeover
It’s the cloudless map’s first major makeover since 2013.
Digital Government
Can chatbots improve government customer service?
Federal digital and customer experience experts are telling feds how AI and machine learning, including bots, can expand and improve customer service.
Digital Government
The Ultimate Facial-Recognition Algorithm
New research finds that machines designed to identify people still have difficulty with accuracy as datasets grow.
Cybersecurity
Reps press HHS on ransomware
The Department of Health and Human Services is weighing what kind of disclosures should follow a ransomware attack that involves health records. Two lawmakers urge a light touch.
Emerging Tech
The Future of Archaeology Is 'Spacejunk'
Museum tours may one day rocket beyond Earth to explore abandoned satellites and derelict spacecraft.
Acquisition
Deadline extended for Rising Star nominations
Got some early-career colleagues who are doing great things in federal IT? Nominate them for FCW's 2016 Rising Star awards.
Cybersecurity
DHS wants to shift to agile in a FLASH
DHS is looking for a dozen agile-minded and nontraditional companies to help with its upcoming agile design and development support services contract.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Want to See If Dumbing Down Smart Grids Might Thwart Hackers
The idea behind the experiment with analog tech is to help identify -- and remove -- hidden vulnerabilities that could let in malware.
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