Digital Government
Top Secret White House Crisis Communication Network Gets Upgrade
The Crisis Management System supports voice and video calls.
Digital Government
Rep. Eshoo Calls for ‘Re-brand’ of Net Neutrality
Americans “can’t tell which jargon box to check,” says the California Democrat.
Modernization
Big Win for Amazon: First Provider Authorized to Handle Sensitive DOD Workloads in Cloud
Achieves provisional authority to operate under DOD’s cloud security model at impact levels 3-5.
Digital Government
White House to Agencies: Embrace Offbeat Methods for Buying Tech
Innovative procurement methods can provide agencies with more bang for their buck, White House officials say.
Modernization
Contracting case studies, AWS security, CANES consolidation and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
A new direction for Presidential Innovation Fellows
New PIF Director Garren Givens has revamped the selection process and installed a new system that means less "parachuting in" and wider opportunities for participants.
Digital Government
For Coders, Tests Will Replace Resumes and Interviews
This company has built a platform where computer scientists attempt coding challenges and contests that measure them—in real time—for speed, accuracy, completeness and elegance of their work.
People
GSA unveils unified acquisition strategy
the Federal Acquisition Service aims to be both a better provider and a trusted adviser.
Digital Government
Infographic: Adorable Animals and Their Deadly Diseases
You may change your mind about that trip to the petting zoo.
Modernization
DISA's Bennett preaches COTS and consolidation
The CIO of the Defense Information Systems Agency is finding that attachment to physical products is hard to shake.
Cybersecurity
CDM enters stage two: Critical applications
DHS has secured funding for a program to tackle the next layer of network vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
The Battle Over Government-Run Internet Heats Up at FCC
A Republican aide claims the federal agency can't overturn state restrictions.
People
GovTV: Mikey Dickerson's first day
A White House video sheds some light on the U.S. Digital Service head's orientation -- and his wardrobe choices.
Digital Government
Navy Drops $2.5 Billion in Contracts to Update Shipboard Networks
Standardized networks will upgrade security and intelligence systems, the Navy said.
Cybersecurity
Pro-Palestinian Hackers Deface Delaware State Treasury Site
Hactivists defaced the site with messages including: ‘Hacking sites will not STOP!!! Unless Gaza is Free.'
Digital Government
Is There Ebola on That Smartphone?
Swabbing an iPad with alcohol could erase data as well as germs.
Emerging Tech
Infographic: What is the Energy Department Doing in Space?
The agency has sent its technology out far beyond our atmosphere.
Digital Government
GSA Does Bombers Too
Turns out, the federal government’s landlord supports the B-2 stealth bomber.
Emerging Tech