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
Digital Government
No Major Cuts for DISA in 2015 Budget Request
But White House communications take a $20.9 million hit.
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