Modernization
How to Use Mobile Phone Data for Good Without Invading Anyone’s Privacy
Call-data records show the true nature of social networks and human movement.
Emerging Tech
CNN and FAA Team Up to Test Drones
The FAA is considering the technology that Amazon would use to deliver packages remotely.
People
Congress weighs in on DHS social media outreach
A House-passed bill approved May 6 by a Senate panel would expand the scope of Homeland Security's Social Media Working Group.
Digital Government
Senators look for answers on FOIA reform, Clinton emails
Legislation can accomplish only so much when up against "an instinct of secrecy," says Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Digital Government
OPM Gives Agencies Permission to Fast-Track Hiring of Digital Teams
Agencies will now have greater latitude to hire digital services experts on a temporary basis.
Cybersecurity
Navy's new cyber strategy prioritizes threats
U.S. Fleet Cyber Command's five-year plan aims to avoid a repeat of the 2013 Iranian hack of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
People
OPM carves out broad hiring exception for digital services
The move comes as OMB is pushing agencies to create in-house digital services teams akin to GSA's 18F and its own U.S. Digital Service.
Emerging Tech
By Infusing Government Services with Tech, Sweden Aims to Bolster Social Welfare and Democracy
Some of the most popular government apps are those that let citizens manage and monitor their personal benefits, such as Social Security, parental leave and sick days.
Cybersecurity
DHS/NASA device helps rescue four in Nepal
The life-saving tech will be on display at a May 7 event at the Virginia Task Force One Training Facility in Lorton, Va.
Digital Government
Lessons Learned from Australia's Chief Technology Officer
Australian government’s chief technology officer, John Sheridan, is a big proponent of taking small steps to achieve large, federal IT service goals.
Cybersecurity
Republicans May Offer Short-Term Extension of Patriot Act Surveillance
A standoff over overhauling the NSA’s surveillance authorities is getting wrapped up in a broader Senate fight about Iran, highway funding and an international trade deal.
Modernization
This Is What the Next Generation of Google Glass Could Look Like
In a patent awarded to Google today, the company outlined a curved display system for a head-mounted wearable computer.
Cybersecurity
Joint Chiefs cyber link, DOJ cyber guidelines, IP 911 risks and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Ideas
Does FITARA Guidance Go Far Enough in Optimizing Software Licenses?
Here are the four levels of software license optimization maturity -- currently in use by private industry -- can could ferret out the billions of dollars of waste in federal software spend.
Digital Government
Watchdog Questions HUD’s ‘Inconsistent’ IT Dashboard Data
Agency officials are still manually uploading information about the agency’s eight major IT projects to the IT Dashboard.
Digital Government
Video: Open the Books with Open Data
How data transparency saved money in Los Angeles.
Emerging Tech
Lawmaker Wants to Connect More Federal Buildings to the Internet of Things
Under the bill, the energy secretary would learn from smart buildings in the private sector, and apply those practices to federal buildings.
People
Council makes her case to take over tech at VA
LaVerne H. Council outlined her leadership style and plans to manage the VA's $4.2 billion in annual tech spending.
People
Air Force CIO describes requirements nightmare
Air Operations Centers form the cornerstone of the Air Force's command and control, but the service's top IT officer says an upgrade in AOC architecture has been anything but smooth.
Modernization