Digital Government
Strange but True: Snakes, Rodents Plague DISA's Fort Huachuca Buildings
Too bad varmints don't help gadget tests.
Digital Government
Pentagon Pegs Cost of New Electronic Health Record at $1.5 Billion
Defense also plans new medical information exchange to share data with VA.
Acquisition
NASA to extend SEWP IV by 6 months
Extension intended to provide smooth transition to SEWP V.
Modernization
Three routes to FedRAMP: Choose wisely
The most common path is gaining a provisional authority to operate from the FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board, but that might not be the best choice for every vendor.
People
Financial system for HealthCare.gov lags
In January, the government warned of the potentially dire consequences if the financial management back end of HealthCare.gov were not up and running by mid-March. Mid-March has arrived, and the system has not yet been built.
Emerging Tech
The Future of Robotics Is Soft and Squishy
Materials like silicone allow for better movement in robots.
Digital Government
Harvard's Looking for a 'Wikipedian in Residence'
The school's Houghton Library is seeking someone to help make its collections as accessible as possible.
People
GSA's cloud computing program manager retiring
Katie Lewin is leaving government for a position with CSC.
Digital Government
For Tech Pros, There Is Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Federal agencies can't match private-sector perks, but meaningful work is also a draw.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Hiring Could Take a Hit Under Marijuana Mandate
The government hopes stimulating work is enough of a draw for ethical hackers.
Cybersecurity
NSA Denies Using Facebook to Hack Into Your Computer
An agency statement rebuffs a recent report that it has masqueraded as the social network.
Cybersecurity
Will more money for VA fix the IT 'deficiencies'?
Fiscal 2015 budget request would boost funding for IT security, but legislators have their doubts.
Cybersecurity
Involving the C-suite in risk management
Leaders throughout the organization need to join forces to more systematically and proactively address security threats
Cybersecurity
Dissidents invade Twitter account of adviser to embattled Turkish prime minister
Government (Foreign) // Social Media
Digital Government
Key NSA Defender Wants to End Bulk Data Collection
Rep. Ruppersberger has a plan to overhaul the controversial spying program.
Emerging Tech
Campaign Urging Technologists to Sign Up for Obamacare Sags on Day 2
#GeeksGetCovered peaked at 359 Twitter mentions on Tuesday.
Modernization
Cloud Security Frees Up NOAA's Workforce
Centralizing networks lets human eyes cover more than 1 billion cyber transactions a day for signs of hacking.
Digital Government
VA Is Competing for the Pentagon’s Electronic Health Record Contract
Shinseki will go up against commercial bidders.
Modernization