Modernization
How to Outfox a Broken Procurement System and Other Digital Government Lessons from the U.K.
Agencies could learn a great deal from Mike Bracken, director of the United Kingdom’s Government Digital Service.
Digital Government
Ill-Fitted Body Armor Could Amplify Blast Effects, Study Warns
Poor fit could increase shock wave.
People
New performance goals in the offing
Beyond the overall review, DDM Beth Cobert says there is more to come on the administration's look at IT procurement and program management.
Cybersecurity
Cyber framework promising but may need more
Response has been generally positive, but concerns remain about privacy, incentives and other items not addressed by the framework.
Modernization
Veterans Affairs seeks solutions to its storage problem
Department wants vendor input on storage-on-demand options.
Emerging Tech
Here’s the Enormous Hangar Google Bought to Fill With Robots
Google’s proposal for the structure includes plans for research and development on robotics, rovers and space and aeronautic projects.
Digital Government
Analysis: Tech Companies Are Way Too Secretive for Their Own Good
Secrecy constrains talent and makes it more difficult to criticize and self-correct.
Modernization
Your Power Is About to Go Out—Here’s How to Make Your Cell Phone Last Until it Comes Back on
A few tips to get through the storm.
Digital Government
It’s Official: Apple Sells More Computers Than All Windows PCs Combined
That count includes iPhones, iPads, etc.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department Touts Controversial Loan Program as Huge Solar Project Opens
A solar energy generating system in the Mojave Desert was helped along by a $1.6 billion loan guarantee.
Acquisition
Obama signs contractor minimum wage order
The executive order will apply only to new federal contracts or contract replacements beginning next year.
Modernization
Cloud brokers: Stretching the benefits beyond IT
Brokers are becoming an integral part of helping the public sector realize the full benefits of cloud technology.
Digital Government
How VA is driving telemedicine
The agency's scale, vision and customer base have put it on the leading edge. But that also means being the first to face technical and operational challenges.
Cybersecurity
Hacked veterans site could be compromising military intelligence
Defense Industrial Base // Government (U.S.)
Emerging Tech
Feds Shoot Down Drone Delivery of Valentine's Day Flowers
Your red roses and blue violets just got grounded.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How Hackers Stole 110 Million Americans’ Data From Target
It may be the biggest phishing catch of all time.
Digital Government
Obamacare Enrollment Drops in January From a December High
About 1.1 million new people enrolled in plans through HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces during the month.
Digital Government
Obama’s NSA Is Lying About Spying on Congress, Lamakers Charge
Reps. Issa, Sensenbrenner and Nadler want the Justice Department to clarify.
Digital Government
Defense Plans Secret Global Social Media Data Mining Project Based in Europe
Project aims to 'identify violent extremist influences.'
Modernization