Digital Government
Document Shows Contractor Warned That HealthCare.gov Couldn’t Handle High Traffic
The troubled site could only manage 1,100 simultaneous users a day before launch.
Modernization
CIA-backed Cloud Security Firm Buys Encryption Company to Help Spy-Wary Industry
To address corporate concerns about storing information at data centers accessible by intelligence agencies, HyTrust acquires HighCloud.
Cybersecurity
After breach at customer loyalty service, deal winners might lose money
Hospitality // Ireland
Cybersecurity
A wrong number sends doc’s patient files to Canadian homeowner
Healthcare and Public Health // Saskatchewan, Canada
Digital Government
Senator Pushes for Protection From Drones' Prying Eyes
Feds would need a warrant for drone surveillance under Sen. Markey's bill.
Digital Government
CIO Working on Obamacare Website Steps Down
Other CMS management staffers are moving around too.
Digital Government
‘A Miserable 5 Weeks,’ a Resignation and Other HealthCare.gov News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Digital Government
Agencies Could Save Nearly $6 Billion From IT Consolidation
The savings estimate from a government auditor is more than double the White House’s figure.
Digital Government
Federal Agencies Welcome More Than 500 Virtual Interns
A handful of agencies are participating in the expanding program.
Digital Government
Sebelius: Delaying Obamacare Website 'Not an Option'
HHS secretary says health care improvements were needed immediately.
Digital Government
Senate Bill Would Make Data Center Consolidation the Law
Legislation would require annual reports on agencies' consolidation plans and progress.
People
DATA Act, IT consolidation bill advance in Senate
One bill would make it easier to track federal spending; the other would continue ongoing efforts to reduce the number of data centers the government maintains.
Cybersecurity
Independent board preparing NSA recommendations
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has completed its investigation and is readying its report.
People
GAO: More savings to be had in PortfolioStat
Audits suggest the government is not making the most of existing IT savings initiatives or its largest legacy investments.
People
Sebelius dials back expectations on 'tech surge'
During congressional testimony, Kathleen Sebelius warned that the needed improvements to HealthCare.gov are too numerous to address completely in a short time.
Digital Government
Senate Panel Approves Digital Transparency Act
The bipartisan bill would make it easier to compare spending across agencies.
People
TechAmerica to press on despite departures
Trade organization admits the move of key employees to a rival firm was 'unexpected.'
Digital Government
Obamacare Enrollment Data Subpoenaed
Rep. Camp wants the numbers by Friday, not next week.
Cybersecurity