Digital Government

Why So Many in the Tech Industry Struggle with Depression

Long hours, isolation, and stress put IT professionals at risk of mental illness.

Cybersecurity

Meet your friendly neighborhood intel research shop

IARPA is hosting its first-ever industry day over two days, Oct. 29-30.

Cybersecurity

'You need to talk in terms of operational impact'

Tales from the trenches about why it's so hard to get buy-in for cyber and other IT initiatives.

People

Government tech lessons from the Far East

Steve Kelman notes that Asia may be emerging as a center for government service delivery innovation.

Digital Government

Earmarks by another name

Legislators have a new way of targeting spending that could bring benefits and burdens for agencies.

Cybersecurity

Payment System at California Hotel Group Hacked

Hospitality // California, United States

Modernization

Why QR Code Readers Could Replace Pen-and-Paper Signatures at Some Agencies

Verizon ID service makes it possible to ink contracts or access government watch lists by pointing phones at QR codes.

Cybersecurity

5 Million ‘Old’ Gmail Accounts Reportedly Leaked to the Masses

Hackers posted user credentials on a Bitcoin online forum, but the logins might be inactive.

Cybersecurity

DOD Deputy CIO: 'Cybersecurity should vary by mission'

Richard Hale says everyone playing by one set of rules inhibits innovation, including migration to a cloud and development of a mobile environment.

Modernization

FCC Hints at Expanding Net Neutrality Rules to Cell Phones

Under fire from liberals, the commission chairman hints at broader rules.

Modernization

IRS, CMS on track to meet health law deadlines, officials say

With open enrollment and tax season approaching, senior officials say IT systems will be ready to support insurance shoppers and tax filers.

Modernization

Will Apple Pay Convince You to Leave Your Wallet at Home?

Apple Pay isn't the first service to command your credit cards. Here's how it stacks up against other wallet eradicators.

People

Much to learn they still have

GSA CIO Sonny Hashmi’s "Jedi Council" is assisting the development of new technology at the agency, then explaining how to use it.

Modernization

Navy, HP tout NGEN as a model for IT services

The Navy’s Next Generation Enterprise Network is slated for full operation throughout the service on Oct. 1.

People

IT chiefs shouldn't fear the dark side

IT undergrounds can create problems, but managers should leverage such networks to find and address gaps in their systems.

Acquisition

OPM terminating USIS background-check contract

Firm confirms that key contract will expire Sept. 30.