Digital Government

Hodgkins: 'No more three-week funding cycles'

Tech industry lobbyist is upbeat about the way forward for federal IT, as outlined in the president’s fiscal 2015 budget.

Modernization

House passes federal data center efficiency bill

The legislation would require OMB, EPA and the Department of Energy to lead the development of standards for measuring data center performance.

People

In search of more Presidential Innovation Fellows

GSA is taking applications through April 7 for the third round of the program.

Emerging Tech

PayPal Billionaire, Boeing Battle Over Who Can Build a Better Space Taxi

Elon Musk thinks his company SpaceX can do a better job of sending military satellites into space.

Modernization

Facebook Cracks Down on Gun Sales

The social-media giant is stepping in to prevent illegal firearm transactions from being facilitated on its websites.

Digital Government

Exploiting the data revolution

Harnessing the era of big data means “overcoming the limitations of our minds,” which will lead to a transformed economy, says author and MIT scientist Andrew McAfee.

People

Verizon exec joins TechAmerica board

Verizon Enterprise Solutions VP Sonya Cork is a 26-year communications and IT veteran in civilian and defense agencies.

Emerging Tech

Man vs. Sea: The Quest for the Perfect Armor Is Nearly Complete

Slowly, humans are developing the ability to act like ourselves in the deep water.

Cybersecurity

Misguided hackers break into scam bank website

Financial Services // Puchong, Malaysia

Modernization

Mobile Devices of the Future Will Get Energy From Everywhere Except the Wall Socket

A review of promising paths that engineers and designers are taking to power the mobile Web.

Cybersecurity

Four Federal Cyber Escapades to Watch For This Spring

Budget request hints at novel approaches cyber threats; details to come at congressional hearings.

Cybersecurity

CIA Accused of Hacking Senate Staffer Computers

The agency's watchdog is investigating whether agents spied on the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Digital Government

Pentagon Aims to Boost Accuracy of Ballistic Missile Defenses

New investments would give missile defenses 'a high degree of confidence.'

Digital Government

Defense Health Agency Wants More Money for IT Operations in 2015

Agency also wants $91.3 million in research funds for new electronic health record.

Digital Government

How Google and the Feds Are Trying to Protect Your Drug Supply

The Internet giant is working with the government to fight illegal online pharmacies.

Digital Government

Energy Dept. Seeks $8.3 Billion for 2015 Nuclear-Arsenal Work

Some $2.7 billion sought for aging U.S. warheads, including the B-61 gravity bomb.

Digital Government

Yahoo Has Joined the War for Your Online Identity—About Half a Decade Too Late

For nearly half a decade, Yahoo has been giving away its most valuable asset to its rivals. Now it has decided that that must stop.