Digital Government
DHS Kills Dreaded Biometric Deportation Program
… and replaces it with a new controversial biometric deportation program.
People
With Hagel leaving, what now for the innovation initiative?
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is stepping down, but the innovation initiative he announced Nov. 15 could live on. FCW interviewed three former high-ranking officials about what it will take for the effort to succeed.
Emerging Tech
Will Robots Replace Human Security Guards in Silicon Valley?
This five-foot, 300-pound robot features an autonomous technology platform that combines robotics, predictive analytics, and collaborative social engagement to predict and prevent crime.
Emerging Tech
New Space Mission: Leave a Time Capsule on the Moon
Lunar Mission One will launch in 2024—if enough backers fund the project on Kickstarter.
Digital Government
Even with the DATA Act, the Forecast for Transparency Remains Murky
Even after passage of the Data Act, it’s far from clear we’ll end up with the kind of transparency that matters most.
Cybersecurity
Prince George's County School Employees’ Social Security Numbers Emailed Out Erroneously
About 10,000 personnel are affected by the security breach.
People
Correction: Doney not leaving DIA early
Agency's chief innovation officer says he will stay through early 2016 as planned.
Digital Government
Updated fish drone monitors dam dangers
Data gathered by the Sensor Fish could aid in redesigning dams' hydroturbine chambers, where abrupt changes in pressure can kill salmon.
People
Gumming up government, but only for a while
A GAO report says shutdowns throw a monkey wrench into the gears of government, but any long-term impact appears minimal.
Modernization
4 ways in-memory computing can bring agencies up to speed
As costs have come down and capacity has soared, the benefits extend to both budgets and performance.
Modernization
DIA fleshes out data science needs
While much of the DORE project remains classified, the Defense Intelligence Agency has released a few details about what it is looking for in the areas of Internet of things, social media and open-source support.
Cybersecurity
DHS Set to Destroy Governmentwide Network Surveillance Records
"Einstein" critics are happy to see the metadata go, but not about obliterating potential evidence of overreach.
Cybersecurity
Former Hospital Contractor Nicks Equipment Worth $100,000 Allegedly to Afford Pill Addiction
Healthcare and Public Health // Washington , United States
Cybersecurity
SSNs of Prince George’s School Employees Emailed out Erroneously
Education // Maryland, United States
Emerging Tech
Infographic: NASA's Next Rocket
The era of the Space Shuttle may be over, but get a peek inside the space agency's new space launch system.
Ideas
Why Do So Few Feds Champion User Experience?
A dearth of staff resources, a lack of awareness about UX and nonexistent management buy-in are the top challenges.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Scam Uncle Sam, Upset Mick Jagger and Rob HSBC
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
VA’s Aggressive Plan for Shedding Its 'Back-to-the-Future' Era Scheduling System
VA is now taking bids for commercial software to replace a clunky 1980s-era system for scheduling medical appointments.
Digital Government
Los Alamos uses Wikipedia to predict disease outbreaks
Researchers aim for "an operational disease monitoring and forecasting system with open data and open source code."
Emerging Tech