People
Connolly again backs big raise for feds
The Virginia Democrat looking to give federal employees an almost 4 percent base pay bump, plus a hike in locality pay.
Cybersecurity
California Says Companies Should Embrace NSA-developed Data Protections
Many of the 657 data breaches that California businesses and agencies reported during the past four years could have been prevented.
Digital Government
Here’s What the Government Gets Right When it Comes to Customer Service
The feds get dinged a lot, but it’s important to shed some light on positive government efforts, too.
Modernization
No, Verizon is Not Getting Out of the Cloud Business -- at Least not for Government
News broke earlier this month that the telecommunications giant would shutter two of its public cloud services, but government customers shouldn’t fret.
People
OMB chief tries to sell appropriators on IT upgrades
OMB Director Shaun Donovan urged Congress to fund administration plans for modernizing federal IT and improving cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Navy CIO memo promises accountability
The Feb. 12 memo issued by Navy CIO Robert Foster echoes recent emphasis from Defense Department officials that commanders will be held accountable for IT failures under their watch.
People
Does government need a FITARA for shared services?
With government efficiencies a priority and Congress looking for ideas that could avoid partisan gridlock, shared services legislation could have a window.
Emerging Tech
DHS Silicon Valley Office Awards First Contract to Internet of Things Startup
It's part of DHS' calculated effort to tap into the cutting-edge private sector technology -- and technology talent -- often provided by startups.
Cybersecurity
Lieu asks Comey to back off Apple court order
In a letter to the FBI director, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) argued that forcing Apple to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's phone could have adverse Internet security consequences.
People
Immigration agency widens tech exec search
The agency responsible for processing green cards, citizenship applications and a host of other immigration paperwork is looking for candidates with technical and DevOps experience to fill two deputy CIO slots.
Digital Government
High-level management failures doomed HealthCare.gov
A comprehensive inspector general report blames high-level government mismanagement for the failed launch of HealthCare.gov.
Ideas
10 Steps to Making Your Agency Agile
In the end, you and your teams simply need to dive in and try it out.
Digital Government
Reports Suggest Divide Between Government and Customers it Serves
Citizens' perception of the federal customer experience differs from that of the agencies themselves.
Cybersecurity
FAA Concerned about ‘Evolving Cyber Events’
The contracting notice comes less than a year after attackers infected an FAA administrative computer network with a virus through an email.
Cybersecurity
Embattled OPM CIO Steps Down
Donna Seymour is stepping down, amid repeated calls for her ouster following last summer’s massive breach of 21.5 million private records on national security personnel and family members.
Acquisition
Is past performance working better than we thought?
Steve Kelman notes that just the threat of low marks may be incentive enough.
Cybersecurity
DHS cyber official: Einstein key to the future of big data at agencies
The latest version of the Einstein intrusion and detection system would not have saved OPM from a massive hack. But Phyllis Schneck, the Department of Homeland Security's top cybersecurity official, told FCW she still has big plans for the multibillion-dollar program.
Digital Government
Twitter reach of ISIS trimmed by account suspensions, report says
The suspension of Twitter accounts of online extremists is limiting their ability to bounce back using other accounts, according to experts at George Washington University.
Digital Government
Who Spends the Most Time Online?
The latest Pew data shows a universal trend: Adults younger than 34 are far more likely than older generations to own smartphones and use the Internet.
Cybersecurity