Modernization
A FedRAMP ATO, defining info sharing and GIGO lives
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
If You Want Your Own Tech Company, Forget an MBA—and Learn to Code Instead
The future is written in software.
Acquisition
CTO to agencies: Be a good customer
One way of being a better customer, says federal CTO Megan Smith, is to develop a contracting process more in touch with vendors.
Digital Government
Republicans Slam FCC Over Net Neutrality ‘Power Grab’
"Chairman Wheeler’s proposal … is a power grab for the federal government," Sen. John Thune said.
Emerging Tech
Emerging Tech Trends in 2015? It's All About the Data
Deltek has highlighted three emerging tech innovations for the coming year.
Modernization
Report: Poor asset management leads to IT insecurity
The International Association of IT Asset Managers says feds need better control of inventory, software licensing and upgrades.
Emerging Tech
What's Under the Hood of GSA's $100M Cloud Contract
Don’t worry: Aquilent says it won’t be a cloud broker in name only.
Digital Government
More data, more promise, more questions
The White House’s big data and privacy working group cites progress, but acknowledges that big challenges lie ahead.
Cybersecurity
Anthem cyberattack renews calls for info sharing
House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul said Congress needs "to take aggressive action."
Digital Government
NTSB recommends new data recovery tech to FAA
Recent air disasters present stark evidence that the government needs new aircraft location and in-flight data transmission technologies.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Access 80M Customer Records at Major Insurer Anthem
Healthcare and Public Health
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Proposes At Least $27M to Grow Ranks of Cyber Forces
The military services each want to bring on board an additional 20 to 60 computer security whizzes starting next fall.
Digital Government
Calling Agile Contractors: Come Show and Tell for 18F
Officials at the General Services Administration and 18F are now sending a message to the traditional contracting industry: We need your help, too.
Digital Government
FCC Chief Unveils Sweeping Net Neutrality Rules
The move is a devastating blow to Internet providers and a stunning victory for Internet activists.
People
Ash Carter in the dock, FAA on the moon and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Forest Service needs an archive update
USFS wants to modernize the process of storing, retrieving and deleting data.
Modernization
Army CIO unveils new IT strategy
Lt. Gen. Robert Ferrell said the Army’s IT strategy for the short and medium terms includes a focus on cybersecurity and cloud computing.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Debut Bill to Require Search Warrants for Email Snooping
Mirror bills to update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act will land in both chambers on Wednesday.
Digital Government
Obama's Favorite Internet Provider Hates His Net-Neutrality Plan
An Iowa utility fears it will face burdensome federal regulations.
People