Digital Government
What Do Americans Hate More: Their Internet Providers or Their Government?
Customer satisfaction with the federal government is declining, according to a new survey.
Modernization
GSA cloud, Marine Corps guidance and a UK cyber deal
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
After Drone Crashes in its Backyard, White House Calls for New Regulations
The president directed federal agencies to release rules for commercial drone use.
People
Chaffetz seeks new tone on Oversight panel, but old disputes remain
The new chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee extends an olive branch to the minority, but keeps subpoena power for himself.
People
'Less RFPs and more APIs'
U.S. CTO Megan Smith said there is no reason government can’t match the private sector in customer service.
Modernization
GSA Spends Over $100 Million for New Cloud Services
Awarded through GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, the contract will be a GSA-wide procurement vehicle,
Cybersecurity
Could this be the year for data-breach legislation?
Widespread support exists for creating a national data-breach reporting standard, but details remain to be ironed out.
Modernization
Microsoft’s Transition to the Cloud Will Be a Drawn-Out Slog
The company is shifting toward a model of selling software as subscription-based services, and away from its “old” business of selling one-time software licenses.
Digital Government
Your Appliances May Be Spying on You
FTC issues privacy and security guidelines to the companies creating the Internet of Things.
Cybersecurity
Fed data at risk in attacks on university computers
DHS is warning that a college's information-filled IT infrastructure can provide access to sensitive federal networks.
Digital Government
USAID plans to up its data game
The U.S. Agency for International Development is seeking outside help building capacity in data analysis and visualization.
People
Satisfaction with fed customer service worst ever
The American Customer Satisfaction Index blames the decline on budget and staff cuts.
Digital Government
VA’s System for Managing IT Projects Comes Under Scrutiny
A new inspector general report finds the system needs some monitoring of its own.
Cybersecurity
TSA and Inspectors Tussle Over Redactions in JFK Tech Audit
A Jan. 23 review found numerous cyber gaps, most having to do with hazardous climates in computer rooms and missing fire protection systems.
Digital Government
SpaceX Founder Drops Lawsuit Against Air Force, Will Compete for Future Satellite Contracts
The US government is the world’s largest spender on space access, so its contracts remain a key point of competition for space companies already battling for private satellite business.
Cybersecurity
NGA to merge CIO and IT services
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency reorganization is an effort to bolster IC ITE, an ambitious IC-wide IT architecture.
People
Contracts OK'd, drone crashes, leave bill introduced
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
DOT Embraces Automatic Braking and Other Safety Gizmos
Transportation Secretary Foxx says the agency is looking for ways to mitigate human error.
Digital Government
Drone Crashes on White House Lawn
A small unmanned aircraft unexpectedly landed on the southeast side of the executive mansion Monday morning.
Cybersecurity