Digital Government
Patient data the next IT frontier at VA
The VHA’s Kathleen Frisbee predicts that patient-generated data will swamp electronic health records in terms of volume.
People
OMB offers advice for fiscal 2016
The White House wants agencies to look for ways to cut discretionary spending, in part to pay for the Opportunity, Growth and Security Initiative the president unveiled in March.
Emerging Tech
Why Does the IRS Make It So Tough to Rat Out Tax Cheats?
A new Web service lets people report tax avoiders anonymously and online.
Digital Government
Sammies Finalists Use Technology to Transform Public Services
Data innovations are prominent in the achievements of this year's contenders.
Emerging Tech
Google Launches Same Day Delivery in Manhattan and L.A.
Google Shopping Express allows customers to browse stores on their website or apps, shop as they would on any other website, then select a delivery window which works best for them.
Emerging Tech
Wanted: Smart Snowplows With Infrared Radar and Virtual Reality Systems
The Federal Highway Administration is upping its snow-removal game.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker voices concern about possible DIA nominee
California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter takes issue with Lt. Gen. Mary Legere’s handling of the Army's Distributed Common Ground System.
Digital Government
An Old U.S. Bomber Just Got Some Modern Communications Gear
Aging B-52s no longer require crew to jot down radio transmissions on paper.
Modernization
Industry group challenges GSA's telecom services strategy
Some requirements in the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions RFI could "unduly restrict competition," argues the Coalition for Government Procurement's Roger Waldron.
Digital Government
Is State Surveillance a Legitimate Defense of Our Freedoms?
NSA critics and defenders agree on a few things -- a point highlighted by Michael Hayden comments.
Digital Government
CompTIA acquires TechAmerica
The merger of the two industry groups comes on the heels of the settlement of a lawsuit between TechAmerica and another rival, the Information Technology Industry Council.
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
Help us find this year's rising stars
Nominations are opening in a matter of days. Here's what you need to know to write a great one.
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