Digital Government
Lawmakers Skeptical of Digital Service Funding Boost
Some House Republicans appeared to balk at the price tag for scaling up the Digital Service’s White House headquarters.
Digital Government
National Archives Says Preserving Clinton’s Emails Could Take 30 Years
It’s a long road from the former secretary’s inbox to the government agency, which doesn’t have the authority to implement record-keeping rules for other agencies.
Emerging Tech
Why the US Government Almost Sued Google in 2012
FTC investigated the company over its anticompetitive tactics, including allegations it boosted the search rankings of its own properties over that of competitors.
Acquisition
Warren: VISTA is here to stay
The pending move by DoD to a system based on a commercial health record system won't alter the data sharing relationship with VA, says the acting CIO.
Modernization
Cutting-edge agency goes old-school
DARPA wants to use analog computing processes to revolutionize simulation.
Cybersecurity
New NGA CIO 'bullish' on IT deployment
NGA CIO and director of IT services Douglas McGovern say his new office will help the agency deliver better intelligence to government customers.
Modernization
Security-proofing agency business processes
Technology and business teams must come together to address the risks to systems and software that increasingly reside in cloud-based environments.
Modernization
Environmental datasets, reverse auction legislation and military email
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Medical Data Has Become the Next Cybersecurity Target
The health industry is not immune to cyberattacks.
Digital Government
In Wake of Net Neutrality, Republicans Take Aim at FCC’s Budget
The draft bill has sparked a partisan clash that could derail attempts to find a compromise on Internet regulation.
Modernization
Amazon latest FAA drone certificate holder
The 48th experimental airworthiness certificate was granted for a design presented to the FAA by Amazon Logistics.
Digital Government
This Is How the Military Eyes ISIS Oil Laundering from the Sky
By watching signs of the black market oil industry, NGA can glean clues to help its partners choke off the source of ISIS' money and fuel.
Emerging Tech
Here Are the Agencies That Let Their Scientists Speak (and Tweet) Freely
It’s not always easy for scientists to share their viewpoints and speak freely on issues, and those who publicly do frequently face backlash.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Gets Approval for Experimental Drone Use
FAA just granted limited approval for Amazon to test drones for research and development.
Cybersecurity
Pakistani Cybersecurity Firm Allegedly Is Stealing Indian Military and Government Intelligence
Defense Industrial Base // Government (Foreign) // India
Digital Government
Video: How Open Data Improves Government Collaboration
Check out the 9th installment of our collaboration with Socrata's Open Data TV.
Digital Government
Obama Shakes Up IT Leadership; Names New Director of White House IT
The Obama administration has tasked a former Facebook engineer with helping modernize White House technology.
Modernization
Using a Smartphone May Make You Smarter
Scientists have discovered at least one way in which the smartphone affects the brain positively.
Digital Government