Digital Government
Electronic Warfare Accounts for 5 Percent of the Defense 2015 Science Budget
Advanced systems are needed to counter threats from adversaries, including China, lawmakers told.
Digital Government
Obamacare Enrollment Tops 6 Million
The White House clears a major milestone with four days left in the enrollment window.
Emerging Tech
Where to Go for a Fresh Take on Kanye, Tupac and Federal Policy (Hint: Rap Genius)
GSA inks deal with the edgy annotation site and posts a document about mentors.
Modernization
DOD approves four cloud solutions for department-wide use
Commercial offerings meet DOD Impact Levels 1 and 2.
Digital Government
In Defense of Google Flu Trends
If the system failed, it did so only in the outsize dreams of Big Data acolytes.
People
HealthCare.gov gears up for last-minute surge
The tech team expects site traffic to spike as the March 31 enrollment deadline nears.
Digital Government
White House details plans for protecting bulk metadata
Telephone companies will retain the records, but will have to ensure a "usable format" for the National Security Agency.
Modernization
Much ado about milCloud
DISA launches its internal cloud service, and industry players worry the deck may be stacked against them.
Modernization
4 key trends that every CIO should watch
The hot topics of 2014 are evolving quickly, and they present challenges and opportunities for federal agencies.
Digital Government
Why We Can't Name a Planet After Joe Biden—Yet
Astronomers have discovered a new dwarf planet. For now, they're calling it 'Biden.'
Emerging Tech
Meet the New Planet That’s Way Out Past Pluto
NASA just redefined the edge of our solar system.
Modernization
Rochford to run telecom technology lab
The new Colorado-based facility is a joint NIST/NTIA effort.
Cybersecurity
McConnell: Laws and policies 'have not kept pace' with cyber threats
Former DNI says increased information-sharing, comprehensive legislation and international agreements are key.
Cybersecurity
The key to cost-effective cybersecurity
Leaders need to understand their responsibilities for achieving sound information security and managing IT-related security risks.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Visits Surge Ahead of Obamacare Enrollment Deadline
Consumers must try to sign up for a plan by March 31.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Bugs and 16 Other Ways to Qualify for an Obamacare Extension
The administration releases a long list of loopholes to the enrollment deadline.
Digital Government
Boehner Supports End to NSA Mass Surveillance
The House speaker backs moderate legislation from the Intelligence Committee.
People
Lawmakers propose 3.3% federal pay hike
Although the measure stands little chance of becoming law, it provides a rhetorical launching pad for Democrats who accuse the GOP of demonizing federal workers.
Modernization