Digital Government
Original VA Blogger Joins Nonprofit
Alex Horton to run communications shop for veterans group.
Cybersecurity
NGA's Long on transparency, the workforce and the power of GEOINT
The first woman to head a major U.S. intelligence agency goes on the record about the highs and lows of the job.
Digital Government
Turn your smart phone into a microscope
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is pushing out its mobile phone microscope tech to the public.
Digital Government
ITAPS, AT&T and cross-country drones
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Oracle, the CIA and government's role in picking winners
The database giant was effectively launched via agency contracts. That's not a bad thing, Steve Kelman notes, but it begs the question of when government should go beyond basic research and standard procurement.
Digital Government
White House to Agencies: We’ve Told You Enough About Software
OMB still rejects GAO recommendation to issue further guidance.
Modernization
Navy to Ditch NMCI for Microsoft in Cloud Email Pilot
Cost savings, efficiency and reliability behind move
Emerging Tech
FBI Plans Rapid DNA Dragnets
FBI could collect stop-and-swab genetic records in biometric ID database.
Modernization
Federal Regulators Force Shutdown of Fake Bitcoin-Mining Operation
At the FTC’s request, a federal court shut down Kansas-based Butterfly Labs, which had charged consumers thousands of dollars for out-of-date bitcoin computers.
Modernization
Is the Tide Turning Against Federal Telework?
It’s time and attendance versus getting work done.
Acquisition
What does it take to get agencies to give up spectrum?
Legislative proposals suggest giving agencies control of receipts of spectrum auction, but perhaps not enough to spur action.
Cybersecurity
Second Nude Data Dump Nets Kim Kardashian
Technique likely similar to J.Law hack, where Apple security protections apparently were bypassed.
Modernization
Five Reasons Why the Internet of Things May Already be Broken
There are some big obstacles before the internet of things can become a viable business.
Cybersecurity
HealthCare.gov changes and GCN honorees
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
How the Encryption Revolution Almost Didn’t Happen
The idea of public-key cryptography is surprisingly simple, once you've figured it out.
People
Hettinger out at TechAmerica
Less than a year after he arrived to calm the roiled waters at the tech industry association, Mike Hettinger has been dismissed as head of the group's public-sector practice.
Digital Government
FCC Plans Next Move on Net Neutrality
The commission hints at some possible new approaches for regulations.
Modernization