Modernization

Another day, another database

The latest executive order aimed at contractors could add to the difficulty of linking together GSA's wealth of vendor information.

People

For NRC’s Ash, information comes before technology

Nuclear Regulatory Commission CIO Darren Ash has some definite views on how technology can change government.

People

DOD looking to modernize travel for employees

With the resumption of sequestration possible, the Pentagon wants to find a cheaper way to travel.

Cybersecurity

650,000 Online Gambling Customers Worldwide Exposed to ID Theft

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power just disclosed users’ personal data was breached in 2010.

Digital Government

Getting on Military Bases Is About to Involve FBI Background Checks

The continuous screening that starts Friday is a response to the Navy Yard and Fort Hood shootings.

Digital Government

NGA seeks 3D imaging tool

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is looking for the state-of-the-art in rendering satellite images in 3D.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Take Aim at Hong Kong, Kenya and the Philippines

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Obama Defends CIA Chief After Senate Computer Hacking Scandal

"I have full confidence in John Brennan."

Digital Government

Senate Approves $225M Cash Infusion for Israel's Iron Dome

The House could give its approval later in the day.

Digital Government

Will VA Secretary McDonald Go Back to P&G for His CIO?

Just a rumor, but a tantalizing one.

Cybersecurity

Malware warning, good and bad news on contracting, and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Acquisition

Executive order targets labor law violators

The latest White House contracting directive singles out vendors while ignoring a much broader problem, says Alan Chvotkin of the Professional Services Council.

Digital Government

Senator: The White House Should Launch a Criminal Probe of the CIA

The agency spied on a congressional investigation into the torture of prisoners, then claimed it hadn't.

Emerging Tech

Ready for Hologram: Could Virtual Campaigners Shake Up Elections?

One company thinks beamed-in candidates are the future of campaigning.

Digital Government

Does John Brennan Know Too Much for Obama to Fire Him?

It's difficult to cross man with details on every secret drone strike you've authorized—especially the legally dubious ones.