Digital Government
Defense Mulls Location-Specific Health Record Licenses
The department wants to buy discounted software on an enterprise basis.
Emerging Tech
These Molecule-sized Wires Could Stop the Computer Industry From Hitting a Brick Wall
The nanoFSM saves power, and creates less heat, through a combination of size and design.
Cybersecurity
Geospatial director: Make your data accessible
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency does not routinely share its information with the public, but after a recent natural disaster, the agency opened up its data with positive results.
People
Major cities not playing ball with OPM clearance probes
One of the cities that has refused to help with background checks for federal employees and contractors is Washington, D.C.
Digital Government
TechAmerica, ITI still locking horns
The judge’s refusal to dismiss TechAmerica's lawsuit means the $5 million case will continue.
Digital Government
Taking your social media strategy to the next level
Agencies must thoroughly understand not only what they want to get out of social media, but what their customers are looking for.
Digital Government
White House Delays Obamacare Mandate Again
New rules soften the law’s employer mandate, which has already been delayed by a year.
Digital Government
Coalition of Google, Facebook, and Other Tech Giants Joins Mass NSA Protest
The event Tuesday aims to echo 2012’s 'Day the Internet Went Dark.'
Digital Government
Watchdog groups push Senate, White House on Data Act
Organizations as diverse as the Sunlight Foundation and Gun Owners of America want the legislation passed without the changes proposed by OMB.
Cybersecurity
Why FedRAMP should matter to you
A reminder for vendors and feds alike of what is required by June 2014.
Modernization
Does CBP’s Tombe expect too much from the cloud?
Readers challenged the Customs and Border Protection CTO’s assertion that 99.999 percent reliability should not cost extra.
Cybersecurity
Thousands of Barclays customer accounts leaked to rogue traders
Financial Services // UK
Emerging Tech
Five Things That Cost More Than Space Exploration
Does the U.S. spend too much on space exploration, or not enough?
Emerging Tech
How to Make Data-Based Hiring Decisions
Typical resumé fodder may not be predictive of an employee’s performance.
Digital Government
Another Day, Another Shutdown for the VA Claims System
Outages are seemingly routine.
Emerging Tech
Why Nobody Can Withdraw Bitcoins From One of the Currency’s Largest Exchanges
Mt. Gox cites a bug in the software on which the virtual currency operates.
Emerging Tech
This GIF Shows What Might Be Water Flowing on Mars
Thanks to seasonally warm temperatures and some iron-based anti-freeze.
Digital Government
Five Major Drug Chains to Adopt Blue Button Prescription Standards
Wide use of VA-developed data format expected to reduce dosing errors, save lives.
Digital Government
Obama-Appointed FTC Chairwoman Praises Snowden for Putting 'Spotlight' on Privacy
Many were unaware how they could be tracked online, Edith Ramirez says.
Cybersecurity