Digital Government
Is it Finally Time to Overhaul the Federal Personnel System?
Designed more than 60 years ago for a mostly clerical workforce, it doesn't address today's specialized skills.
People
Controversial IT contractor charged with murder
Braulio Castillo gained notoriety last year when Congress questioned the validity of his firm's service-disabled veteran-owned small business status. Now he stands accused of killing his estranged wife and co-owner, Michelle.
Cybersecurity
DHS warns of fake help-desk scams
An uptick in attacks could be tied to the pending expiration of support for the Windows XP operating system.
People
Partnership for Public Service proposes sweeping changes to hiring and compensation
Among the recommendations: Benchmarking pay levels to private sector standards.
Acquisition
Masiello named to head Defense Contract Management Agency
Nomination requires Senate approval; no replacement named for general's current post as Air Force deputy assistant secretary for contracting.
Cybersecurity
Turkey manipulates Google’s Web surfing service and local news sites
Media // Web Services // Turkey
Digital Government
Is Google's Problem 'Big Data Hubris' or Insufficient Data?
IARPA uses multiple big data streams to outperform Google Flu Trends.
Emerging Tech
Energy to Spend Millions on Improving Arms Control Verification Methods
A consortium of universities will investigate geophysical models for aiding in the confirmation of underground atomic explosions.
Digital Government
Tests Show Radiation Contamination on Four More Workers at New Mexico Site
The announcement brings to 21 the total number of personnel exposed to small amounts of radiation following a February leak.
Digital Government
Obamacare Clears 7 Million Sign-Ups
A last-minute surge gives the White House a major victory.
Cybersecurity
Will hackers find bioweapon secrets in the cloud?
Some scientists fear that advanced research in virology, genetics, and other areas could result in unintended discoveries with the potential for weaponization, aided by the lax cybersecurity posture of many academic and research institutions.
People
Industry takes a wait-and-see attitude on 18F
GSA's digital incubator program has some private-sector leaders wondering if the agency is encroaching on their territory.
Digital Government
Zillow CEO: Agencies should offer more open data
Too much public data still flows through for-profit intermediaries, Spencer Rascoff said.
Digital Government
No Three-Month Course Can Teach You How to Code
Be prepared to work really, really hard.
Emerging Tech
China Pursues the Holy Grail of Ocean Energy, in a Massive Way
Beijing has invested an estimated $160 million in tidal and wave energy projects since 2010.
Acquisition
The ABCs of 18F
When GSA announced its in-house development startup, it got people talking, and not all the chatter was positive.
Acquisition
Debacle or triumph: The deciding factors
Steve Kelman looks at four fundamental factors that can determine whether a large-scale IT project fails or flourishes.
People
Why federal hiring is so hard
Senate hearing explores procedural and practical hurdles to bringing top talent into government.
Digital Government
Why Feds Are Still Buying IT That Works With Windows XP
During the last 12 months, agencies posted nearly 200 solicitations for products compliant with the operating system, which will lose Microsoft's security support on April 8.
Ideas