Digital Government
Why Are So Many Army and VA Contracts Protested?
An electronic docketing system could simplify the process of disputing procurement decisions.
Digital Government
CDC's BioMosaic helps track MERS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's app integrates demography, migration and health data to analyze the potential spread of the disease.
Digital Government
Sandia delves into brain-modeled computer systems
Computers based on the neural network of the human brain would be ideal for operating UAVs and solving big-data problems.
People
Program management: Governance matters
Getting stakeholders to agree on desired outcomes and ways to achieve them is crucial to ensuring the success of IT programs.
Acquisition
How feds really view their vendors
Highlights from Washington Technology's survey on the state of agency/industry relationships.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Take Pacific Sea Battle Online, Destroy Crypto-currency and Stun Themselves
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
One Airman's Journey From Linguist to Cyber Warrior
Programs like the Cyber Warrior Scholarship and the post-9/11 GI Bill are helping veterans transition into cyber jobs.
Modernization
Looking back to move forward
Alastair Mitchell argues it is a good time to revisit the goals and guidelines of the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy.
Cybersecurity
European authorities take down ‘vishing’ racket that pocketed millions of euros
Financial Services // Belgium
Digital Government
What Happens if a Drone Gets Sucked Into a Passenger Jet Engine
Last week’s near-collision between a hobby drone and a passenger aircraft portends what could happen as the sky gets a lot more crowded.
Digital Government
Remember the VA Replacement Scheduling Project?
The department cancelled that system in 2009 after spending $167 million and failing to deliver a usable product.
Cybersecurity
Justice Is Fast-Tracking Cyber Hires
Department officials are using special rules to fill vacancies more quickly.
Digital Government
VA Faces Systemwide Problems with Patient Scheduling
Personnel have “gamed” the system for years, lawmakers are told.
Modernization
Defense Personnel Can Now Use Samsung Galaxy Devices on Pentagon Networks
The department’s approval of Android’s 4.4 operating system gives troops and civilians more mobile options.
Cybersecurity
Why the FBI Wants to Procure Malware
Agency expects the malicious code to provide actionable intelligence for criminal and intelligence matters.
Emerging Tech
Get to Mars by Selling All Your Earthly Possessions
Elon Musk wants a ticket to Mars to cost $500,000. For those left behind, he'll have a cheap electric car for you.
Digital Government
Defense Extends IT Exchange Program
New regs authorize temporary assignments to private sector organizations.
Digital Government
Amid Protests, FCC Moves Ahead With New Rules for the Internet
The commission votes to advance new net-neutrality regulations.
Modernization