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
FAA Says Over Half a Million Drones Have Been Registered in Just 8 Months
According to the agency, it took 100 years for about 320,000 regular aircraft to be registered with US officials.
Emerging Tech
NIST Tries to Define ‘Internet of Things’
Technologists can’t really agree on what qualifies as part of that network of devices and sensors.
Modernization
Video: How to Make Your iPhone More Like An Android
How to get the best of both worlds.
Artificial Intelligence
Easy Questions Computers Are Terrible at Answering
Computers still have less common sense than a toddler.
Digital Government
Scientists Search for Antarctic Seals Using Satellite Imagery—and You Can Help
Crowdsourcing made adorable.
People
GAO: More data needed on costs and benefits of telework
The government watchdog wants OPM to track the savings associated with telework and provide guidance for agencies to quantify the costs and benefits.
Digital Government
GSA Officials on Increased Bid Protests: 'This is How It’s Going to Be'
Expect and plan for bid protests so agency missions aren't disrupted, officials say.
Modernization
GSA confident that EIS is on track
Despite a recently announced delay in feedback for bidders, GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract already has transition plans bubbling.
People
NASA CTO Deborah Diaz to retire in September
The longtime federal IT leader also played key roles at DHS, GSA and other agencies.
Cybersecurity
Beyond the lab: Government innovation in unlikely places
Dedicated innovation shops are in vogue, but a culture of user-centered thinking can be put to work in any corner of government.
Modernization
New data center guidance shifts emphasis from consolidation to optimization
OMB's Data Center Optimization Initiative gives agencies new metrics and goals for fiscal 2018.
Ideas
How Automation Can Unleash Government IT Innovation
By embracing automation, agencies can free up budget for innovation.
Artificial Intelligence
This Exceedingly Creepy Robot Moves on its Own
The robot’s movements are entirely governed by a neural network.
Cybersecurity
Here's How Government Thinks Nanotech Will Transform Cyber
A team of agencies want easy-to-use technology that works just like the human brain does.
Digital Government
OMB Policy Aims to Cut Data Center Spending by 25 Percent
The Data Center Optimization Initiative aims to cut data center costs by 25 percent at the close of fiscal 2018.
Cybersecurity