Modernization
Bidding Process Begins for Cancer-Curing Computer Clouds
National Cancer Institute pilot project will let researchers remotely analyze genomic data.
Digital Government
Cold Atoms for Navigation and Other Tech Recommendations for Defense
Board's advice aims to ensure Pentagon superiority lasts through 2030.
Digital Government
The Deadline for Fixing Obamacare Is Saturday—Here's What to Watch For
Don't expect a clear victory nor a total disaster for the White House. The reality will be much muddier.
People
NFFE's Dougan on shutdowns, IT hiring
The National Federation of Federal Employees president is predicting another shutdown come January.
Digital Government
Canadian Health System Inadvertantly Exposes 40,000 Medical Marijuana Users
'I’m outright panicked,' says an MS patient concerned she'll be a target for weed-seeking thieves.
Emerging Tech
Drink Up: DHS-funded Liquid Scanner Could Lift Airport Ban on Larger Bottles
The cooler-like box uses magnetic resonance imaging in conjunction with X-rays to quickly detect explosive substances.
Acquisition
5 factors to consider when selecting an open-source vendor
Open source solutions are at a key inflection point. That means huge opportunities for agencies, but also some important concerns.
Digital Government
Cyber Monday Meets Obamacare and Other HealthCare.gov News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Emerging Tech
As Bitcoin Booms, So Does Bitcoin Bank Robbery
The virtual currency's steep rise tempts larcenous hackers.
Digital Government
VA Taps Twitter Researcher for Digital Media Geek Dream Team
Mark Trammell helped build software for Obama’s reelection campaign.
Emerging Tech
Bhutanese Government Greens Its Capital Fleet
Thimpu is replacing official vehicles with electric Nissan Leafs.
Modernization
Cash Is Dead. Are Credit Cards Next?
Tech start-ups across the country offer new ways for payment, which could make carrying credit cards a thing of the past.
Digital Government
Pentagon Biodefense Project Duplicates HHS Effort
After some talk of cooperation, initiatives took separate paths.
Digital Government
Cloud-based Army Network Defense Needs Tweaks to Support Tactical Units
System needs to be 'combat responsive,' exercise shows.
Emerging Tech
Intelligence Researchers Want to Analyze the Analysts
Looking at how analysts' brains make sense of conceptual data.
Emerging Tech
Video: Craigslist Founder Discusses His Role as VA 'Nerd-in-Residence'
'When it comes to dealing with information, the big lesson is to have modest goals,' Craig Newmark says.
Digital Government
Commentary: The Health Care Digital Divide
Disparities between state and federal online exchanges are splintering America's health system.
Digital Government
How Will We Know the Obamacare Site Is Fixed?
With the deadline a week away, enrollment and website are improving—slowly.
Cybersecurity