Digital Government
Commerce OIG seeks compliance tool for email
Federal agencies are facing deadlines for managing email that qualifies as federal records.
Cybersecurity
Secret Service needs a CIO
The Secret Service is looking to pay up to $183,300 to a candidate who can "transform" the way the agency uses technology.
Cybersecurity
'Connect the Dots' -- An Alternative to NSA Bulk Surveillance?
An ex-NSA analyst says he has another option to the controversial NSA surveillance practices.
Digital Government
The Public Participation Playbook Goes Live
After months of work by both the government and public, the new handbook is ready to help foster engagement.
Emerging Tech
US Government Is Getting Ready for the Commercialization of the Moon
The Federal Aviation Administration has started laying plans to license U.S. businesses to operate on the moon, Reuters reports.
Digital Government
Why the Top-Level Domain Revolution Fizzled Out
Dot-com and dot-net continued to raked up nearly 26 million new domain registrations in the first nine months of 2014.
Digital Government
GSA invites in the masses
The new Public Participation Playbook is a guide for encouraging and measuring citizen involvement in improving federal performance.
Digital Government
Apple Is Building a Solar-Powered Data ‘Command Center’
Apple boasts that it is “the only company in our industry whose data centers are powered by 100% renewable energy.”
Digital Government
Faster data, better law enforcement
DOJ’s R&D arm is funding software development that makes it easier to store and transfer data for criminal investigations.
Digital Government
Obama Tweaks NSA Spying Rules
A new report from the intelligence community outlines post-Snowden changes to how the government spies on Americans and foreigners.
Digital Government
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Emerging Tech
Why the Router Needs a Re-Think
As anyone who has tried to set up a home wireless network knows too well, routers tend to use arcane software that requires user manuals and patience to navigate.
People
SASC gets an old acquisition hand
After stints at the Pentagon and AEI, William Greenwalt is returning to the Senate Armed Services Committee to focus on defense acquisition.
Digital Government
IGs seek more access to agency data
Inspectors general complain to Congress that agencies often respond to requests for information with claims that it is protected by law.
Cybersecurity
Obama Budget: How Far Does $14 Billion In Cyber Spending Go?
Among the government departments asking for more cyber resources are the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security.
Digital Government
Data analytics and engineering: How to optimize your federal building
Intelligent building management systems monitor operational performance and energy use to identify root causes and correct deficiencies.
Cybersecurity
FOIA redux, population data and encryption middle ground
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
FY 2016 budget would bode well for agencies
Six agencies in particular would see significantly increased funding levels if the administration's budget shapes actual appropriations.
Cybersecurity