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
Obama taps IRS vet for OMB controller post
Arthur Mader is currently senior vice president for strategy and organization at Booz Allen.
Digital Government
TechAmerica, ITI Settle Dispute Over Employee and Member Poaching
Agreement details are confidential; TechAmerica initially sought $5 million in damages.
Digital Government
Phoenix VA Director Put on Leave After Secret Wait List, Patient Death Allegations
A House Committee for Veteran's Affairs hearing earlier this month revealed that 40 vets may have died while waiting for care.
People
Holgate to stay on at ACT
Casey Coleman’s move to the private sector scuttled the American Council for Technology’s succession plans.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Pull Down a Virginia Cloud, Spy on Syrian Rebels and Get Lost
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Tech groups settle lawsuit
TechAmerica and the Information Technology Industry Council revealed few details on the deal that dispensed with the $5 million case.
Cybersecurity
Improving IT security by implementing better governance
As agency executives look to implement and reinforce cybersecurity as part of their overall IT and programmatic priorities, an important OMB policy and industry implementation framework can provide context and support by enabling sound IT governance.
Digital Government
Trying to Limit the Collection of Personal Data Would Be a Lost Cause
The government should focus instead on making sure that data does the least harm, a White House report says.
Emerging Tech
The World's First Bitcoin Bank Will Open This Summer
The people who brought you bitcoin ATMs are now looking to conquer bitcoin banking.
Digital Government