Modernization
Schedule 70 cloud listing could shower benefits
Procurement experts are enthusiastic about adding a separate cloud services category to the venerable contracting vehicle.
Digital Government
The Pattern in CDC's Mishandling of Anthrax, Bird Flu and Botulism
Multiple incidents reveal inadequate culture of safety.
Cybersecurity
How Cyber Scary Is It Outside Today?
Nextgov's new iPhone app measures threat levels for every sector and dissects daily hacks.
Digital Government
IT Disruptions 3 Times More Likely at Agencies with Complex Networks
Cloud services, virtualization and BYOD could be to blame.
Digital Government
So, Which Agency Needs an Executive Chef with a Top Secret Clearance?
And how many recipes are classified Top Secret?
Digital Government
Bitcoin Could Become Gold Standard at Ft. Knox Florist
Petals and Blooms, located inside the military base, accepts the e-currency for online purchases.
Digital Government
Why the Apple-IBM deal could be a game-changer for gov
Analysts say the newly announced collaboration could be a very big deal for federal mobility.
Digital Government
This Software Guy Accidentally Designed an App That Is Saving my Dyslexic Son
The text-to-speech app allows people to read during times they normally couldn’t.
Emerging Tech
Here's How NASA Thinks We'll Find Aliens
The agency thinks we'll find life on other planets soon, but we may not be exchanging messages for a while.
Cybersecurity
Why a Detection-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity is the Wrong Path for Federal
While detection is a key aspect of any complete program, a logical approach shows prevention is always preferred.
Digital Government
FCC Blames Net-Neutrality Glitch on Budget Woes
An onslaught of comments crashed the agency's website.
Acquisition
18F's API standards, GSA's newest dashboard, FCC's cyber-obligations and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community
People
Call for all applicants: DIA needs a CIO
See what the Defense Intelligence Agency is seeking for its top IT job.
Modernization
Gibson: VA pursuing schedule fix on multiple tracks
The VA hopes to have a quick patch for scheduling software in place as it pursues a new system.
Cybersecurity
CIS: Help is on the way for OIT
Citizenship and Immigration Service’s Office of Information Technology has a chief of staff candidate in the hiring pipeline and expects to fill two other key spots by October.
Cybersecurity