Emerging Tech

Q&A: How City Governments Go Digital

The future of digital government will be about smaller companies and citizen security, GOV2.0LA founder says.

Digital Government

Army Awards Vehicle Radio Deal Worth up to $140.7 Million

Harris can get started with a $8.4 million task order for 232 radios for tests.

People

NIST head defends work with NSA

NSA will continue to be involved in cybersecurity standards because of its 'deep reservoir of knowhow.'

People

Contractors critique GSA's new workspace

GSA's remodeled headquarters is designed to accommodate a flexible, connected workforce. Some contractors, however, are finding the transition difficult.

Digital Government

Rand Paul wants to move feds into Obamacare

Senator proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate exceptions to health care law.

Digital Government

New York Wonders Where Nuclear Cleanup Funds Would Come From

State officials seek answers from the feds.

Emerging Tech

Why Do We Go to Space, Anyway?

The past and the future of travel beyond Earth.

Digital Government

Shutdown prospect puts weather forecasts in doubt

NOAA is still trying to decide which personnel would be subject to furlough.

Emerging Tech

Most Offline Adults Prefer It That Way

About 15 percent of America’s offline adults are former Internet users who gave it up, a study found.

Digital Government

Cyber Experts Don't Put Much Stock in Security Compliance Measures

Survey shows little confidence in FISMA's effectiveness.

Cybersecurity

Is FISMA enough?

A survey reveals that many federal security professionals find the framework inadequate and outdated.

People

Technology lends a twist to shutdown scenario

In the digital age, just what constitutes voluntary work?

Digital Government

3 ways big data is transforming government

The technology of big data is important, but openness and stakeholder input are what really make a difference.

Modernization

Defense Readies Networks for Latest BlackBerrys

Despite almost exiting the consumer market, the smartphones’ manufacturer is outfitting military networks with software to support the devices.

Digital Government

Bizarre and Sad: Defense Dept. Runs 900+ Suicide Prevention Programs

Officials look to cost, effectiveness in weeding out some of them.

Modernization

Feds tiptoe toward in-memory computing

The high cost and uncertainty of returns of in-memory computing platforms previously kept all but the most cash-flush organizations or agencies from exploring the technology, which allows rapid access to vast volumes of data.

Digital Government

EPA Nuclear Event Guidance Draws Heat From Industry, Lawmakers

Guidelines for dirty bombs and other incidents are too stringent or too lenient, depending on who is asked.

Digital Government

Why the S in STEM Is Overrated

Government and college officials love to sing the praises of scientists. How do they explain why so many young science majors are so poorly paid?