Digital Government

IT Grads Rank 14 Agencies as Top Employers

NASA, NSA and the FBI compete with Google, Facebook and Amazon in new survey.

Digital Government

Why Obama and His NSA Defenders Changed Their Minds

It was a legislative deadline, not a religious conversion, that changed the president's posture.

Digital Government

Obamacare Enrollment Deadline Extended for HealthCare.gov Victims

Consumers who say they tried to sign up for health coverage before the March 31 deadline will get more time.

Emerging Tech

Here’s What a Cyclone Looks Like From Space—in 3D

NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement mission returns its first images.

People

Pentagon Deputy CIO Carey retires

Robert J. Carey served in a variety of defense-related positions in a a career that spanned more than three decades.

Digital Government

The latest in Chinese IT

Steve Kelman reports that Chinese firms are advancing beyond knockoffs to produce real innovations.

Digital Government

Some Agencies Still Using Windows XP Probably Don't Realize It

When Microsoft stops releasing software patches for the obsolete operating system next month, forgotten networked appliances could pose the biggest opening for hackers to exploit.

Digital Government

Good News: Army Chiefs Plan ‘Smart’ Civilian Workforce Reduction

The Bad News: Possible RIFs.

Emerging Tech

NASA Is Paying Russia $71 Million for a Ride to Space

NASA agreed last April to pay Russia a total of $424 million for six space tickets through 2017.

Digital Government

Rand Paul Touts Role in NSA Phone Spying Reforms

"I think our lawsuit had something to do with bringing the president to the table," the senator says.

Cybersecurity

Obama 'Confident' NSA Proposal Will Address Privacy Concerns

The president also attempts to ease fears that the U.S. is indiscriminately spying on its allies.

Digital Government

Software Continues to Plague $397 Billion F-35 Project, GAO Finds

Marines may not meet July 2015 operational target.

Digital Government

Senators Want Ukraine to Arrest Target Hackers in Exchange for Aid

Measure would initiate U.S.-Ukraine talks on cybercrime and institute new extradition procedures.

Digital Government

These Companies Are Mining the World’s Data by Selling Street Lights and Farm Drones

The drones collect data on crops from hundreds of feet above.

Modernization

Cloud's potential depends on interoperability

Cloud technology is becoming a force multiplier for emerging mobility and big data capabilities at federal agencies.

Digital Government

Security-Cleared IT, Cyber Pros See Fatter Paychecks in 2013

This despite a declining job market for security-cleared professionals overall.

People

Reeder recognized for role in launching Fed 100

Former OMB official's desire to celebrate what's good in government was the spark for a 25-year tradition.

Cybersecurity

Obama, Intel Committee leaders propose data collection changes

The president’s plan would require a court order to collect information on individual accounts; the lawmakers’ bill would not.