Digital Government
When Federal CIOs and Hiring Staff Work Together for IT Talent
Fostering that relationship will be one topic at this year’s CIO Council Boot Camp.
Modernization
The Most Interesting Thing About Amazon’s 3D Phone Might Be How You Pay for It
There are few reasons for anyone to buy an Amazon phone other than price.
People
The CIO puzzle: 'It's not that simple'
In a year that has seen more departures and shuffles of chief information officers in government, a recent survey provides a glimpse into the mind of the CIO.
Emerging Tech
Softbank’s Humanoid Robot Will Be Great for Tending to Japan’s Elderly
The robot will be able to read and express emotions.
Modernization
The Cellphone Minutes That Come With … Insurance?
For extremely low-income families, insurance payouts for a health crisis can make the difference between temporary destabilization and a downward economic spiral.
Cybersecurity
White House looking to Capitol Hill on cyber
Cybersecurity is arguably one of the few bipartisan issues in Congress, and key stakeholders hope that will be enough to push through legislation this year.
Cybersecurity
Does TWIC really work?
Senators grill port security experts on whether the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program is worth the time and money.
Cybersecurity
Flaw Lets Hackers Control Electronic Highway Billboards
Officials have notified the vendor to confirm the issue and figure out a fix.
Cybersecurity
Where digital gov falls short, Franken pushes on privacy, Stempfley honored and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
Code for America seeks new recruits
Now in its fifth year, a program that matches developers with government IT projects is looking for a new class.
Cybersecurity
Behind the scenes of big data
Dell exec Paul Christman says health care and CDM are prime examples of government putting big data to good use.
Modernization
Don't throw me into the savings tar pit
Alan Balutis warns that IT cost savings rarely work out as planned.
Modernization
Vendors Scramble as FedRAMP Cloud Services Deadline Arrives
Companies will likely have a few more months before oversight bodies begin to seriously enforce compliance.
Digital Government
2 Million Obamacare Enrollments Have Data Inconsistencies
The discrepancies could be the result of false information or changes in circumstances, AP reports.
Emerging Tech
Sending Astronauts to Space Is Worth It -- If the Goal Is Mars
But we’ll have to increase NASA’s budget and cooperate with China, report concludes.
Digital Government
TSA Plans to Profile Your Suitcase
New system will cross-check baggage tags with passenger information.
Modernization
How VA's $36 million move to the cloud evaporated
The Department of Veterans Affairs IT shop scuttled a long-planned cloud deal because of worries about email retention and security concerns.
Digital Government
Cyber Workforce Honor Roll
Feds' achievements honored at info-sec leadership awards.
Modernization
Faster CDM, the global cloud, a $917M 'Space Fence' and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization