Digital Government
NOAA on target for polar satellite launch, says agency chief
A gap in polar satellite coverage could still occur, and there is no agency estimate on how long it might last.
People
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Cybersecurity
Miami high schooler sent to the slammer for fudging grades
Education // Florida, United States
Cybersecurity
Infrastructure of ‘safe’ LocalBitcoins marketplace ruptured
Financial Services // Web Services
Cybersecurity
Boston Medical Center contractor posts 15,000 patients’ e-records and demographics online
Healthcare and Public Health // Massachusetts, United States
Cybersecurity
Intel Firm Links Ukraine Energy Debt With Potential Cyber Assault
Recorded Future drilled into a wide range of Web data to create a speculative timeline of potential network attacks.
Ideas
The Samsung Galaxy Contract the State Department Doesn't Want to Talk About
Department officials want smartphones for the World Cup, the Pan Am Games and the 2016 Olympics.
Digital Government
Consultant Lists DHS’ Most (and Least) Annoying Contracting Officers
GovTribe has produced scorecards for government acquisition staff.
Digital Government
11-Month Defense Health Record Contract Awarded to Leidos
The $70 million AHLTA deal is a bridge until the long term sustainment contract.
Digital Government
Note to VA: T-Mobile Isn’t the Only Carrier That Offers Wi-Fi Calling
Officials contracted with the company, saying it was the only provider offering the capability, but that’s not the case.
Digital Government
What Feds Can Learn From the Chicago Blackhawks’ Data Analytics
If an NHL franchise can use technology to win, surely government can, too.
People
Brubaker heads to AirWatch
Pentagon's director of planning and performance management will focus on federal business for the mobile security and enterprise mobility management provider.
Digital Government
This Graphic Will Show You What Your Office Will Look Like in 10 Years
It may resemble GSA's new headquarters.
Modernization
GSA looks to the next generation of telecom contracting
Mary Davie of the Office of Integrated Technology Services says the agency is prepping for a more complex and competitive future.
Modernization
Army personnel database picks up where Pentagon left off
The Army's new pay and personnel system grew out of DoD's decision to cancel a department-wide database that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs called a disaster.
Digital Government
State-Based Obamacare Exchanges Cost Far More Than the Federal Marketplace
Hawaii spent $920 for each new consumer, while Florida spent only $16.
Emerging Tech
Astronaut to Give UConn Commencement Speech From Space
University of Connecticut alum Rick Mastracchio will tell the engineering school's graduating seniors to reach for the stars.
Digital Government
White House: Police Should Have Warrants for Email Searches
Officials back a push to update a 1986 privacy law.
Digital Government
Apple, Facebook, and Other Tech Companies Will Disclose More About Government Data Requests
But that doesn't mean that every government request for data will become public knowledge.
People