Digital Government
What Data Can Do to Stop Pandemics
Access to long-term archived information about past Ebola outbreaks would have enhanced the world’s ability to track and mitigate the effects of the disease.
Modernization
NSA Turns to the Cloud to Help Manage Data Deluge
In 2010, NSA decided to pursue cloud as a “common space” where analysts could look across the agency’s entire river of collected information.
Cybersecurity
VA misses targets for fixing IT security risks
VA's top tech official says he is balancing risks while trying to keep the department's online services open for business.
Digital Government
Former Microsoft CEO Invests Big In Harvard’s Computer Science Faculty
The field of computer science is undergoing rapid change, Steve Ballmer says.
Acquisition
NASA rethinks contract awards under latest SEWP iteration
Responding to multiple protests, NASA said that until "corrective action is complete, any awarded SEWP V contracts remain suspended."
Acquisition
Altman, Murphy, Sanghani recognized by contractor community
The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards also honored Agilex, American Systems, Arc Aspicio, Eagle Ray and IndraSoft.
Cybersecurity
Why cyber took a back seat in Beijing
In advance of President Barack Obama’s meeting with China President Xi Jinping, White House advisers made a lot of noise about getting tough with China on cybersecurity. But the topic was barely mentioned by either side after the talks.
Cybersecurity
After Hack, NOAA Still Plans to Buy Supercomputers from IBM Unit Sold to Chinese Firm
NOAA says sale of Big Blue’s supercomputers to Lenovo doesn't present a risk to the JPSS program.
People
HHS adds four more 'Entrepreneurs in Residence'
The latest participants in the department's tech development program were matched with teams of HHS employees to work for a year on "high risk high reward projects."
Cybersecurity
USPS retirement, HHS cyber conference and NATO cyber defense
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
UK Police Division Hacked By Pro-Palestinian Activists
Government (Foreign) // Nottingham, England
Modernization
Amazon's Cloud Chief: Government Data Centers Will Be a Thing of the Past
Think of it as government service by the gigabyte, with cloud replacing today's federal data centers.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Hopeful FITARA Finish Line In Sight
Architects of the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act are hopeful the legislation will be wrapped up in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department Admits It Misled Court About FBI’s Secret Surveillance Program
“We regret this inadvertent inaccuracy and apologize for any confusion that may have been caused.”
Cybersecurity
Former DHS official: Response to USIS hack could have been better coordinated
A former DHS official, 10 days removed from the job, details what went down and why. Meanwhile, U.S. CERT Director Ann Barron-DiCamillo calls for more cyber hygiene in wake of USIS hack.
Digital Government
Senate Moves Toward Vote on NSA Reform
The Senate majority leader is hoping to move the bulk data-collection bill before his party returns to the minority.
Digital Government
VPN hacks, GFEBS' newest customer, a Blackberry-Samsung partnership and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
The Complete Guide to Networking for Introverts
Extroverts, who tend to excel at building contacts outside their organization, shouldn’t be the only ones using the skill to earn more and advance in their careers.
Digital Government