Digital Government
Attention feds: Those texts, tweets and snapchats just might be records
The U.S. records chief is taking an expansive view of government content generated by new technology.
Cybersecurity
Army Looks In-House for Cyberwarriors
All Army soldiers interested in participating in a year-long cyber operations training program should submit their applications by Monday.
Digital Government
CIA's Genius Twitter Strategy
Why this shadowy government agency is showing its sense of humor.
Acquisition
The outlook for OASIS
The $60 billion vehicle for integrated services has already influenced other big acquisition efforts, but fiscal 2016 will be critical for OASIS's future success.
Cybersecurity
22 Amendments That Could Determine the Fate of Senate's Cyber Bill
These amendments will get a vote if and when CISA comes up after recess.
Digital Government
Computers Can Predict Schizophrenia Based on How a Person Talks
A new study finds an algorithmic word analysis is flawless at determining whether a person will have a psychotic episode.
Modernization
GSA enters quiet mode on telecom RFP
The rest of the month will be spent making final changes to the RFP, so GSA will not be responding to additional inquiries.
People
Tony Scott says IT spending 'headed the wrong way'
The federal CIO slammed the way federal agencies tend to spend too much maintaining old systems and how they rush to empty their budgets at year's end.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Unveils New Rules Requiring Contractors to Disclose Data Breaches
Industry says the effort is at odds with a similar White House effort.
Modernization
Interior renews support for obsolete tech
Microsoft declared Windows Server 2003 dead in July, but the Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation is buying custom support for 100 licenses.
People
USPS wants to go high-tech without losing jobs
An agency long crippled by skyrocketing labor costs is trying to use technology not to trim its workforce but to preserve jobs.
Digital Government
Why a No-Fly-Zone for Drones Won’t Work
U.S. lawmakers and the military worry about small consumer drones running afoul of planes and emergency crews. But there may be no simple fix.
Cybersecurity
2 Easy Steps to Improve Privacy Policies
OK, they’re not so easy. But they would save us from the eternal amend-then-freak-out cycle
Emerging Tech
USPS Official: First Priority with Internet of Things is Cost Cutting
Because Postal Service doesn't receive taxpayer money for its operating expenses, it must make a solid business case for each new program.
Modernization
Video: Geronimo Is a Cooler, Faster Way to Read Your Emails
A flick of the wrist takes you to the next email.
Emerging Tech
NOAA and NASA Plan to Send a Drone Right Into Tropical Storm Erika
NOAA wants to use unmanned aircraft to observe the skies and advance the country's weather forecasting abilities, said NOAA lead systems engineer John Coffey.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Says Its Facial Recognition Can Tell Identical Twins Apart
A new program called Windows Hello allows users to sign into their devices with biometric authentication.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Plans to Spend $132 Million on Credit Monitoring for DOD's OPM Hack Victims
The Office of Personnel Management is asking agencies to help share in the cost of offering identity-theft protection to hacked feds.
People
More screens, more millennials?
Getting young people into government can be challenging. One company's prescription: Wow them with a "Minority Report" conference room.
Ideas