Modernization
GAO rejects SRA FedRAMP protest
SRA International's protest of an HHS cloud contract failed because the firm did not document its qualification for an authority to operate under FedRAMP.
People
BBG embracing the open office
The Broadcasting Board of Governors is moving into a historic building, but choosing collaboration and flexibility over traditional offices and cubicles.
Cybersecurity
Sunlight's Williams to GSA, Shellshock to a computer near you and data center savings
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
5 key IT bills still pending in Congress
Lawmakers continue to wrestle over issues related to cybersecurity, privacy and procurement reform.
Modernization
Don’t Transition to the Cloud Like This
Agency watchdog dings Energy over cloud management.
Digital Government
FBI Can’t Find Files After Spending $550M to Digitize Them
Fumbling with computerized case-management system leaves less time for investigations, IG says.
Cybersecurity
Disarray or Dream Team? DHS Cyber Efforts Under Scrutiny
DHS insists it’s building a strong cyber team, but spate of departures loom large.
Modernization
When the Government Sends You a Text Message, Take Note
Local governments make better use of SMS.
Modernization
What Feds Can Learn About Cloud Computing From California
The Golden State has been an early adopter of cloud.
Modernization
DISA to cede procurement authority for commercial cloud to military services
The acting DOD CIO wants the department to move the commercial cloud faster. To do that, he plans to give military services more authority over the process.
Digital Government
Check Your Phone During Meetings? Your Boss is Probably Perturbed
Why do so many people—especially successful people—find smartphone use in meetings to be inappropriate?
Modernization
Briefcases That Imitate Cell Towers Help Agencies Track Phone Calls
Law enforcement agencies around the country can track and monitor telecommunications thanks to an FCC-approved device.
Digital Government
Scientists Turn to Computer Models to Predict Ebola’s Next Move
Researchers can't account for human behavior, however.
People
DOD health agency embraces data standardization
The Pentagon's health record procurement is part of a push to standardize processes across the military.
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