Acquisition
Sequestration, shutdown take a bite out of contractor revenue
Companies that don’t get in front of changed federal circumstances are “going to get left behind.”
Cybersecurity
Converging physical and cybersecurity
An industry expert makes the case for giving federal IT departments responsibility for all aspects of security.
Digital Government
How the NBA's Data Revolution Can Make Basketball the Global Sport
The owner of the Sacramento Kings wants to make his team the poster child for big data in sports.
Digital Government
New approach ahead for Section 508 standards
The updated regulation uses international standards that focus on results, not specific technologies.
Digital Government
NOAA to seek partnership to boost data sharing
The agency is looking to release a request for information next month to solicit feedback on how it can turn data it isn’t currently releasing into value-added products.
Digital Government
Pentagon policy bill targets restoration, next-gen threats
Congress is requiring the appointment of a high-level cyber adviser to oversee offense, defense, resources, personnel, acquisition and technology.
Digital Government
Insurers Heed White House Plea for Premium Leniency in Wake of HealthCare.gov Failures
Consumers have until Jan. 10 to pay for insurance.
Emerging Tech
What to Believe About Security Risks in Subpoenaed HealthCare.gov Docs
Lawmakers disagree on the documents' release; the rest of us don't have enough info to decide.
Digital Government
Task Force Blasts NSA's Collection and Storage of Personal Data
A group of presidential advisers recommends more than 40 changes to the NSA's data collection program.
Digital Government
VA Again Seeks Alternative to Microsoft
The search for software packages to replace Office, SQL, SharePoint etc.
Digital Government
Management Failures Threaten New Air Traffic Control Navigation System
FAA plans were unrealistic and the project has lacked leadership, report says.
Emerging Tech
Americans Continue to Drop Their Landline Phones
More than 36 percent of U.S. adults live in wireless-only households.
Digital Government
NASA's Original Lunar Images Are Housed in a Former McDonald's
"This is the world's most unique [ex-]McDonald's."
Digital Government
Budget passes Senate
The bill reduces the impact of the sequester but will force lawmakers to agree on specific spending cuts.
Cybersecurity
White House review group issues intelligence reform report
The 300-page report is aimed at balancing national security concerns with protections for privacy and civil liberties.
Digital Government
Battle Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail Reaches House Leadership
Pelosi is seeking a classified briefing to discuss the cybersecurity risks of releasing some contractor documents.
People
OPM telework report highlights government progress
Although the number of federal teleworkers has risen to 300,000, that's still less than one-third of those eligible to do so.
Digital Government
Nearly Half of Feds Deemed Eligible to Telework
OPM releases 2013 telework report.
Acquisition
Beyond better buying power: DOD acquisition reform needs a boost
A key finding of a new study: Competition can prod incumbents to perform well and incentivize others to come in and produce better solutions.
Cybersecurity