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.
Digital Government
VA Eyes Vet-Owned Firms for Management Contracts
Deals cover project management and process reengineering.
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.
Digital Government
Why Google Wants to Give You 101 Alternatives to .Com
Google wants to get the entire world online.
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?
Emerging Tech
Why NASA Made a Movie You Can't Watch at Home
Water Falls is a beautiful combination of science and art. But to see it, you'll need some pretty special equipment.
Digital Government
NSA Phone Program Is Illegal, Federal Privacy Board Says
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board calls for the program to end.
Digital Government
What the Target Breach and Edward Snowden Tell Us About Network Controls
In the modern network infrastructure, data security is not just an IT issue
Cybersecurity
Justice Department sues security clearance firm
Among the background checks performed by USIS were those on intelligence community contractor Edward Snowden and Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis.
Cybersecurity