Digital Government
Government's Health Data Website Gets a Refresh
The site aims to make government health-related data sets more available to the public for analysis.
Modernization
Why Haven’t Researchers Built a Better Battery Yet?
Mobile devices could double their power, but researchers are focused on improving bigger batteries first.
Cybersecurity
You Can Now Protect Your Facebook Messages From Snooping Eyes
The social network has added another layer of security for the cautious: encrypted notification emails.
Digital Government
The Patriot Act Just Expired. Here’s What Happens to NSA Surveillance
Three of the law's controversial surveillance authorities have now expired. The two sides of the surveillance debate differ on what that means going forward.
Cybersecurity
Pro-ISIS Activists Take Over New York Healthcare Website
Healthcare and Public Health // United States
Digital Government
How government data is changing the way we understand health care
Physician utilization data from CMS gives developers the raw material to build tools that allow for the comparison of doctors on a number of criteria.
People
GSA taps Starinsky for acquisition institute
Melissa Starinsky was previously chancellor of the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy.
Modernization
HP, CSC targeted for data center support
DHS says the sole-source solicitations are necessary to maintain continuity of mission critical services.
People
USAJobs makeover is OPM's summer job this year
OPM plans to address problems with the federal job portal with an agile, continuous delivery approach this summer.
Modernization
A more efficient path to online accessibility
Karen Evans explains why a global accessibility standard is in everyone's interest -- and why agency CIOs should help push for it.
Cybersecurity
Are agencies really ready for the Internet of Things?
From storage to security, the risks are significant — but ignoring the IoT is not an option.
Cybersecurity
New Guidance Aims to Plug Peepholes in City Surveillance Systems
The preliminary guidelines address the personal data of individuals captured by traffic sensors, speed cameras and other Internet-connected government systems.
Digital Government
Nominate Tech Innovators for the Nextgov 2015 Bold Awards
It’s time to recognize the good work being done in government.
Digital Government
‘Data Geek’ Takes Reins as HHS CTO
Susannah Fox joins a CTO shop known for its active and forward-thinking leadership.
Modernization
Rethinking acquisition: Addressing the tectonic shift in telecom services
The General Services Administration is working hard to adapt to changing communications needs. Just don't call it a contract.
Acquisition
The urgency behind DOD's acquisition reform efforts
Better Buying Power 3.0 has a geostrategic urgency and emphasis on cybersecurity that was missing from earlier iterations.
Emerging Tech
One of Amazon’s Cloud Leaders Heads to Cyber Nonprofit
Steve Spano spent the past four years building up Amazon Web Services’ defense and intelligence community business.
Digital Government
The Patriot Act Was Controversial Long Before Edward Snowden
The law drew the ire of civil libertarians—and even Obama himself—long before the Snowden revelations began.
Emerging Tech