Digital Government
Government Data Saves Lives
Open data is helping people find their way out of disaster zones and beware of unsafe products.
Modernization
GWAC goes social
The GSA portal is aimed at building a dialogue between government and contractors.
People
GSA, OMB credit IT for conference savings
Online tracking tools, virtual and videoconferencing, webinars and other digital options have saved billions in travel costs, OMB and GSA say.
Digital Government
Many Feds Take Security Risks With Laptops, Smartphones and Tablets
Government employees fall short on mobile security, report finds.
Acquisition
China supply chain restrictions softened in funding bill
The fiscal 2014 omnibus spending measure would relax rules on technology trade with China.
Modernization
Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality
But the three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit sided with Verizon's lawsuit, saying the FCC acted outside its authority by enacting the rules.
Digital Government
Getting in the big-data game
Government faces a multitude of challenges in using big data effectively -- including legal obstacles and cultural barriers -- but experts say the reward is worth the risk.
Modernization
Why Facebook Just Agreed to Give Data to Russia’s Biggest Search Engine
Russians prefer VKontakte, a home-grown social network that, in addition to connecting friends and groups, also functions as a dating site.
Emerging Tech
Google’s Nest Acquisition Will Speed Along the Smart Grid
The search giant’s financial power and ambition could help accelerate development of a more efficient grid.
Emerging Tech
Harvard Says Our Space Rocks Are Worthless
Study says very few asteroids in our solar system are worth mining.
Digital Government
Op-Ed: Labor’s Moneyball Approach to Boosting Performance
By setting concrete, measurable metrics and holding agencies accountable, the department has improved operations across the board.
Cybersecurity
Telework, IT could aid in 'major reassessment' of DHS HQ consolidation
Congressional report finds department has not factored tech advances into its space needs at St. Elizabeth's campus.
Cybersecurity
VA still dragging feet in answering congressional inquiries
Veterans Affairs has not fully responded to questions from Congress about data breaches dating back almost two years.
Digital Government
Report reveals feds’ mobile security gaps
Federal employees are much more likely to play fast and loose with mobile security than with a desktop computer, a new study says.
Digital Government
Federal Technology Performance Info Should Be Public All the Time, GAO Says
The IT Dashboard is offline now while the White House reviews its budget.
Digital Government
Commentary: Transparency Is Overrated
In a representative democracy, data only goes so far—and knowledge is no substitute for real regulation.
Digital Government
DC Metro Buys $184 Million Smart Payment System; Similar System Draws Fire in Canada
Officials bash Ontario's Accenture-built payment system as outmoded and overpriced.
Digital Government
Marines Again Eye Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
The service considered using a thin client architecture to cut expenses two years ago.
Digital Government