People
Delays in Data Act standards could complicate compliance
A GAO report says the data transparency law holds considerable promise for ensuring that government money is well spent, but data schema and tools for agencies are not yet where they need to be.
Artificial Intelligence
What Skills Will Human Workers Need When Robots Take Over?
A new algorithm would let the machines decide
Emerging Tech
Election Cyber Gaffes: Which Party's Has Been Worse?
An identity protection company ranks the cybersecurity problems of each candidate.
Modernization
Video: Inside a Lab That Smashes up Smartphones for Science
Protecting devices one cracked screen at a time.
Emerging Tech
What VR Proponents Think Congress Needs To Know
A group of virtual reality companies convened at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday to demo their technology.
Digital Government
GSA Offers Playbook to Upgrade Legacy IT
The guidance includes both a playbook and investment review process agencies can use in conjunction to “increase the likelihood of success” for modernization or migration efforts to support mission functions.
Emerging Tech
Education Official: Virtual Reality Can Reduce Reliance on the Classroom
Virtual reality headsets can be for more than 3-D movies.
Emerging Tech
US Government Has Approved the First Private Moon Landing
They're hoping to launch in 2017.
Cybersecurity
One of the World’s Largest Bitcoin Exchanges Lost $65 Million in a Hack
The company has halted all trading indefinitely.
Digital Government
GSA, OMB release shared-services framework
The guidance aims to help federal agencies migrate from old, legacy support systems to more shared functions.
Acquisition
NITAAC's Coen headed to GSA
The director of one of the biggest IT acquisition vehicles is headed to the GSA.
Cybersecurity
DARPA Funds IoT Malware Detection Project
Researchers developed a way to monitor devices' thermal emissions to detect program irregularities.
Digital Government
Government approves first-ever private moon voyage
In what could be considered peak privatization, the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared a commercial firm to conduct a lunar landing.
Emerging Tech
Can Encryption Protect Government Files Forever?
Suddenly, just like athletes who might initially be able to hide their doping only to later get caught by improved testing standards, the government found itself relying on a protection scheme that could no longer keep hidden its secrets.
People
A 'money-making' CIO job
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which prints U.S. paper currency, is hiring for its top IT executive slot.
Acquisition
Understanding how FITARA grades are calculated
The Government Accountability Office scores agencies' implementation efforts -- and some of the metrics may surprise you.
Cybersecurity
How social media can help spot insider threats
A recent directive on using individuals’ social media activity in the security clearance process is a good first step, but it could go even further.
Digital Government
DOD Issues Final Rule to Avoid Counterfeit Electronics
Focuses on the careful selection of suppliers and verifying the authenticity of electronic parts
Emerging Tech
White House Ramps Up Federal Drone Programs
The Interior Department will soon use drones for search and rescue missions.
Emerging Tech