Digital Government
U.S Marshals plot data strategy
The nation's oldest law enforcement agency is looking for some new technology.
Digital Government
Why It Costs $1.7 Billion to Computerize Immigration Forms
USCIS awards new contract to turn around long-delayed digital casework system.
Digital Government
Surprise! The Air Force May Have Already Developed Its Next Bomber
A new report suggests the aircraft may already be headed for production.
Digital Government
Marines Eye Big Brother Commercial Vehicle Tracking System
One of the goals is to improve vehicle operator performance, track and protect USMC assets.
People
Senate panel slams canceled Air Force IT program
A report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations blasted the Air Force’s “cultural resistance to change.”
Modernization
Daring Deal
Amazon is building a cloud for the intelligence community under a plan to upend the status quo.
Emerging Tech
Ex-Officer Wants @CIA to Stop With the Jokes
Former Central Intelligence Agency officer and current national security analyst Bob Baer isn't keeping his distaste for the CIA's social media strategy confidential.
Cybersecurity
Isolate and conquer: Getting past a reliance on layered security
It's time to throw cyberattackers into solitary before they strike, writes Bromium's Simon Crosby.
People
A few comments regarding reader comments
FCW's editor explains how to make sure your voice is heard.
Cybersecurity
Cyber information-sharing bill moves forward
The measure would set up a "portal" at DHS that private firms could use to confidentially share threat information without legal liability.
People
Rising Star nominations: Time is running out!
You have until July 15 to ensure that up-and-comers get the recognition they deserve.
Cybersecurity
Biometric database, software inventory, smallpox and a prescreening milestone
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Acquisition
Bureau of Prisons mulls eDiscovery computers for inmates
While there isn't yet an active solicitation, the Bureau of Prisons is seeking cost information on a combined hardware-software eDiscovery system.
Digital Government
Obama Wants Drones to Be Part of Border Migration Solution
Proposed emergency funding contains $39 million for aerial surveillance, including unmanned aircraft operations.
Digital Government
House VA Committee Eyes VA eBenefits Mess
Investigation would look at the hundreds of thousands of unprocessed eBenefits claims.
Emerging Tech
Why the Government Is Looking for Water Guns This Summer
Hint: It’s about invasive Asian carp, not a water fight.
Digital Government
Pentagon Won’t Demolish Alaskan Radio Research Site Until 2015
Defense wants research institutions to take over operation of HAARP.
Digital Government