Emerging Tech
Bitcoin Is Broken—Here's a Simple Plan to Fix It
It doesn't work as a currency, but it could help build the financial architecture of web payments. Here's how.
Digital Government
VanRoekel: Tech and innovation are 'prevailing theme' in 2015 budget
At ACT-IAC's "Igniting Innovation" event, federal CIO stresses opportunities, cultural obstacles for agency change-makers.
Modernization
Fed IT transformation a no-brainer? Not so fast
Juggling competing priorities makes agency IT overhauls an often overwhelming exercise.
Digital Government
ODNI enlists telecoms to find metadata storage solution
A request for information seeks suggestions on how to keep telephone metadata accessible to spy agencies without the government storing it.
Digital Government
The Internet's Anti-NSA Revolt Starts Tuesday
Major websites are launching a mass protest next week.
Modernization
Why the Land Line Is About to Die
FCC's coming decision will shape how we communicate for decades to come.
Cybersecurity
Target Data Breach Has Congress Eying Data-Security Alternatives
A key Republican says the string of data thefts dictated a hard look at national policy.
Digital Government
Government IT Shops Automate
Vast majority of public sector IT workers say automation has saved their organization time and money.
Modernization
The big switch
Telecom carriers are eager to see federal agencies get moving on the changeover to IP-based networks.
Acquisition
Business grads, vets and workforce diversity: Who should be on your team?
Steve Kelman reports on acquisition experts' recent discussions about agency approaches to hiring contracting staff.
Cybersecurity
11 teens expelled in California grade tampering scandal
Education // California, United States
Cybersecurity
Cyber burglars reroute Michigan prof’s paycheck to Utah
Education // Michigan, United States
Digital Government
Big data today will be the norm tomorrow
Author Bill Franks says organizations that capitalize on big data in the technology's infancy will seize an early competitive advantage.
Digital Government
Here’s How Google Search Will Change After a 3-Year Battle With European Regulators
The company must prominently display rivals' services alongside its own products—but only in Europe.
Digital Government
Snipers Coordinated an Attack on the Power Grid, but Why?
A story seemingly stolen from the pages of a crime thriller, but far less comprehensible.
Digital Government
Failures Beset Navy’s New Aircraft Carrier and Patrol Planes
Software problems render attack sub sonar ineffective.
Cybersecurity
75 Percent of Pentagon Contractors Adjusted Security After Snowden Leaks
Companies are on high alert for deviant network behavior.
Emerging Tech
Asteroid Miners Reach K Street Orbit
Planetary Resources has retained Dick Gephardt as a lobbyist.
Emerging Tech