Acquisition
GSA unveils prices-paid tool for Alliant
The tool shares detailed data on past task orders to help agencies conduct market research and develop better cost estimates.
People
FTC's chief privacy officer heads for the private sector
After 11 years of federal service, Peter Miller has joined a law firm to focus on consumer protections and data policies.
Cybersecurity
Accidental breach is top cyber threat concern
A survey of federal IT managers shows that while insiders pose a bigger danger, cybersecurity funding is targeted at exterior threats.
Digital Government
Federal CTO’s New Mission: Raise the Government’s Tech IQ
Megan Smith is touting the Obama administration’s all-of the-above approach to refreshing its tech workforce, including tapping Silicon Valley alumni to work on short-term projects and retraining existing federal techies.
Digital Government
DHS to Launch Iris and Facial Recognition at the Border
The project is part of a coming overhaul of DHS' biometric system, which currently contains more than 170 million foreigner fingerprints and facial images.
Emerging Tech
Feds Get a How-To Guide for Responding to Social Media Hacks
If you’re a fed whose job involves dealing with your department’s social media accounts, this resource is worth a look.
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