Digital Government
OPM Wants Agencies To Review Their Telework Data
Data collection and reporting on telework remain a "challenge" for agencies, says OPM.
Digital Government
Army seeks to retool mobile radar to track drones
The Army said it has an urgent requirement for new software to upgrade its workhorse AN/TPQ-53 mobile radar so it can track threats from unmanned aerial systems.
Digital Government
Vote for your favorite fed
Steve Kelman wants you to vote for the People's Choice Awards from the Partnership for Public Service.
People
Future-readying the federal workforce
Most agencies have the data and domain knowledge needed to drive innovation. Now they need a culture that attracts and nurtures the necessary talent.
People
The IT leadership that agencies need
FITARA has raised the bar for what's expected of agency CIOs, and efforts are underway to make sure the government hires accordingly.
Digital Government
University UAS researchers share information network with NASA
UAS researchers and NASA can see each other's drone flights via a secure data network.
Emerging Tech
The Military Is Genetically Modifying Bacteria to Make Even Tinier Computers
The biosynthetic microbe could wire future nanoelectronics after Navy-funded researchers supercharged its conductivity.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Attack NSA, Take Advantage of Linux Flaw and Post House Democrats’ Personal Details
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Yup! NSA Got Hacked
Internal documents appear to confirm this week’s leak came from the agency.
Digital Government
Agile Means More Prototypes, Fewer Meetings, Even in Government
USDS member Joe Crobak says leadership is asking for demos instead of PowerPoint decks.
Emerging Tech
Why Adopt IPv6? NTIA Wants Your Thoughts
The internet of things will necessitate faster IPv6 adoption.
Cybersecurity
VA's Latest Benefit: On-Demand Cyber Training
A DHS online school is offering vets cybersecurity classes as the number of open cyber jobs and jobless veterans grows.
Emerging Tech
Virtual Reality Could Show New Food Inspectors What Slaughterhouses Really Look Like
The Food Safety and Inspection Service's CTO thinks virtual reality could change training and recruitment.
Digital Government
Tips for the FBI (or Any Organization) For Hiring a Data Scientist
There are different types of data scientists, so agencies need to be clear on what their needs.
Digital Government
What's In Pentagon Newly Released IT Vision?
The document itself largely builds on existing policy initiatives, binding them together “in a new way of thinking” through 10 primary goals.
Emerging Tech
Video: How Navy’s Augmented Reality Helmet Brings Underwater Missions into Focus
A look at the Navy's Ironman helmet.
Cybersecurity
Should feds worry about the NSA leak?
A leak of alleged NSA exploits that includes previously undisclosed flaws in Cisco routers has been met largely with official silence.
People
GAO: Army should further integrate virtual training methods
The Army needs to make better use of its virtual training tools to prepare soldiers for real-world situations, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
Digital Government
Twitter Suspends Another 235,000 Accounts Promoting Terrorism
ISIS is losing territory online, too, as Twitter joins social media companies accelerating efforts to purge extremist speech from their sites.
Digital Government