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.
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A survey reveals that many federal security professionals find the framework inadequate and outdated.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.
Digital Government
VA Awards $275 Million Contract to Track Supplies at Hospitals
Supply chain management deal provides systems to track supplies at point of use.
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.
Modernization
FDA Will Regulate Some Mobile Medical Apps as Devices
Health and wellness apps will not be regulated.
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