Cybersecurity

What does NSA fallout mean for cyber?

Aside from addressing immediate privacy concerns, the president’s overhaul plan will set precedents to be applied to future cybersecurity operations.

Digital Government

Obamacare Enrollment Tops 3 Million

That’s still far shy of the White House goal of 7 million enrollees by March 31.

Digital Government

Federal Telework Surge Could Save $14 Billion Annually

Feds who telework twice a week save $16,000 annually, calculator says.

Cybersecurity

The FBI Is Warning Retailers to Expect Hackers, Because Pain Is Inevitable

The bureau has discovered 20 cases that used software similar to what was used against Target.

Digital Government

Lawmakers look to acknowledge GPO scope with name change

A bipartisan pair of senators wants to change the Government Printing Office to the Government Publishing Office.

People

Report says telework could save $14B annually

Telework is underused by the federal government and could boost employee productivity, argues a new study.

Modernization

NOAA satellites helped save 253 lives in 2013

The orbiting craft are part of a network that detects and locates distress signals from emergency beacons.

Emerging Tech

Warren Buffett Uses Open Government Data

Other large open government data consumers include Google, Yahoo and Deloitte.

Emerging Tech

EPA Wants to Use Twitter to Track Stomach Flu

A Johns Hopkins study showed the social media site could spot flu outbreaks.

Cybersecurity

Why Companies Want Congress To Tell Them What To Do After Data Breaches

Reeling from high-profile hacks, retailers are asking lawmakers to require them to notify customers when shoppers' information has been put at risk.

Digital Government

Getting back to the acquisition basics

Dispensing with regulations that slow the process and hinder agility should be central to any reforms, says industry lobbyist Trey Hodgkins.

Modernization

Will Open Internet changes affect the enterprise market?

The fallout for federal customers from a federal court decision blocking "net neutrality" rules remains murky, but most analysts are predicting little change for the immediate future.

Cybersecurity

Review board to Obama: Shut down NSA program

The recommendations would represent a more decisive step than reform efforts outlined by the president earlier this week.

People

Initiative aims to find and fix federal inefficiencies

Legislation would create a Government Transformation Board empowered to impose its will on recalcitrant agencies.

Digital Government

Challenge.gov claims innovation honor

GSA's public engagement site beat more than 600 applicants to win the Innovations in American Government Award.

Emerging Tech

What Jobs Will the Robots Take?

Nearly half of American jobs today could be automated in "a decade or two," according to new research. The question is: Which half?