Digital Government
Why the U.S. Postal Service Has the Best Customer Service in Government
The agency's "customer-obsessed" approach ranks highest in the federal government alongside the National Park Service.
Emerging Tech
These 9 Innovations Changed the Future and They All Came From One Place
The MIT Media Lab helped originate some of the indispensable tech we use today.
Digital Government
Treasury’s USASpending.gov Revamp Might Be Bumpy, Official Says
Treasury's online federal spending tracker might still have some kinks by May 2017.
Modernization
18 Internet of Things Devices That Have No Business Being Connected to the Internet
Some activities just don’t require the internet.
Digital Government
Did People Telework Before Computers?
According to the latest Census numbers, 4.5 percent of Americans, or about 6.5 million people, are working from home most of the time.
Digital Government
3 Key Questions about the Upcoming Net Neutrality Court Fight
The case could have far-reaching implications for the future of the Internet.
Digital Government
TRANSCOM wants help with IT management
U.S. Transportation Command is looking for advice on acquiring and managing IT, with a request for proposals expected soon.
Emerging Tech
DHS to Meet with Tech Companies in Silicon Valley Next Week
Applying for DHS funding and securing the Internet of Things are on the agenda.
Cybersecurity
Can U.S. border tech detect fake passports?
The Paris terror attacks prompted debate in the United States on a number of policy issues, including passport security.
People
Presidential Innovation Fellows cost $205 per hour. Are they worth it?
The PIF program, which has injected many innovative thinkers into government, is facing concerns about costs as agencies fork over private sector consultant rates – and the PIFs themselves don't see most of the money.
Modernization
Can the Library of Congress modernize for the 21st century?
In the midst of leadership changes, Library of Congress officials explain to a House panel where they stand in updating their IT systems and technology strategy.
Modernization
GSA IT is vulnerable, IG says
The IG's semiannual report details integration and security troubles haunting GSA investments.
Cybersecurity
Naval Research Lab hit by zero-day exploit
The sophisticated attack on NRL's unclassified network became an "experiment unto itself," NRL Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Bruington said.
Digital Government
U.S. Marshals gets new chief data officer
Struggling with a flood of data, the U.S. Marshals Service has hired a new chief data officer and is looking for ways to make agency personnel smarter about using data.
Modernization
Transportation bill includes recall tech upgrades
The long-term transportation bill pending in Congress would establish an online database of information on vehicle recalls and facilitate information sharing among critical infrastructure providers in emergencies.
Ideas
Technology for All: The Need For A More Accessible Workplace
Some employers perceive accessibility accommodations to be prohibitively expensive to the business. In reality, the opposite is true.
Digital Government
Why Electromagnetic Spectrum Weapons Are the Future of Warfare
Here’s a brief glimpse of what those battles will look like.
Digital Government
Copyright Office Needs More Tech and Data Experts
The office needs to hire at least 150 new tech staff, officials told Congress.
Emerging Tech
Commerce Data Chief: Tech Can Make the Patent Process 'A Hell of a Lot Easier'
Patent applications could be processed faster if patents were machine readable.
Emerging Tech