Modernization
HealthCare.gov report, cloud working groups at NIST, DynCorp wins again and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
London’s Pervasive Surveillance Can Now Help You Find a Bus Seat
The local transit authority, is testing a system that will inform passengers before they climb the treacherous stairs whether the effort is worthwhile.
Acquisition
SAIC looks to make cyber services easier to buy
A new cybersecurity consulting service bets on simplicity and automation.
Digital Government
Data mashups on a military scale
With threats growing more sophisticated, the Navy wants ideas on how to unify its troves of data.
Digital Government
Twelve Agencies Seek to Hire Virtual Interns This Summer
The initiative aims to promote innovation and bring in new ideas at no cost to the participating agency.
Digital Government
FDA backs off regulating medical device data systems
The Food and Drug Administration is treating the data systems and IT infrastructure that capture information from medical devices as low-risk, as a way to encourage innovation.
Cybersecurity
Continuous monitoring: Closer than you think
Many agencies are using a patch management tool that can be a powerful ally in the quest for continuous monitoring.
People
Big-ticket IT projects in fiscal 2015
The White House's budget proposal for fiscal 2015 includes $79 billion for federal IT. These 10 projects alone will eat up a full 7 percent of that money.
Digital Government
What Government Can Learn From NFL's Foray Into Analytics
The use of big data analytics has helped the league and its teams gain an edge.
Digital Government
Vets Shortchanged on PTSD Treatment By Staff Shortages
A significant number of veterans never received adequate care from the VA.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Rewrite Yearbooks, Enter UK Intranet, and Grab SSNs to Jailbreak AT&T Phones
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
IRS Chief Compares Agency’s IT System to a Model T
Agency needs $400 to $500 million to modernize its technology, Koskinen says.
Emerging Tech
Safer Roads or Stronger Wi-Fi?
Limited spectrum has connected-car advocates at odds with expanded-Wi-Fi supporters.
Digital Government
IOM Report: Defense/VA Have No Clue if $9.3 Billion Worth of PTSD Treatment Works
Both departments lack data, as electronic health records aren't used for PTSD information.
Digital Government
The FCC Thinks Netflix and Cogent Have a Point in Their Dispute With the Big Internet Providers
The US telecom regulator confirmed some of Netflix’s complaints about the big internet service providers.
Cybersecurity
Feds Poised to Revamp FBI.gov
Job likely requires protecting the site from hacktivists who enjoy knocking it offline to protest alleged government overreach.
Cybersecurity
FITARA in the Senate, Eagle II protests, NASA access controls and more
News and notes from the federal IT community.
Digital Government