Digital Government
Paul Reynolds: Connecting civilian and intell agencies
This Rising Star describes the flood of data he has to tame as akin to 'watching someone get hit with the water from a fire hose.'
Cybersecurity
Awards Recognize Best in Federal Cybersecurity
Winners include NIST senior fellow, Air Force general.
Modernization
Google Could Be Sending Its Data Out to Sea
Nerdy names and a patent suggest barges spotted off the U.S. coasts belong to the tech giant.
Digital Government
LinkedIn’s Annoying Emails Appear to Be Working
But the corporate social network is still way behind Google Plus.
People
Wheeler confirmed as FCC chairman
He previously led two telecommunications trade associations.
People
Irina Nguyen: Bringing transparency to acquisition
As the Army continues to overhaul and streamline the ways it buys technology, one person is working behind the scenes to make the processes more transparent.
Digital Government
Lead Contractor Urged More Testing on HealthCare.gov
CGI Federal also warned of problems exchanging information during the registration process for the online insurance marketplace.
People
Extroverts, introverts and GSA's new office
Susan Cain, author of a recent book on introverts in the workplace, suggests that open office spaces may not be a good idea for everyone.
Digital Government
In the World Series of 1918, the Military Flyover Was Done by Pigeons
Tweets before tweets: Soldiers' 'winged comrades' delivered inning-by-inning updates of the games.
Digital Government
Pentagon Taps SPAWAR Folks to Run Electronic Health Record
Multiple Space and Naval Warfare employees move to EHR project.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov’s Early Flaws Revealed, 1 Glitch Fixed, Blame the Contractors and Other News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Ideas
How to Build an Effective Government Website
The Recovery Board staff knows a thing or two about creating a complex site for tracking disparate data. Come to Prime and learn how they did it.
Digital Government
House Passes Bill to Speed Up VA Claims Appeals Process
Legislation mandates more details on backlogged claims.
Digital Government
Bill to Bolster DHS Cyber Workforce Advances
The department must hire 'the best and brightest that this emerging field has to offer,' lawmaker says.
Digital Government
Sebelius: Blame Contractors For Obamacare Site
Secretary pushes back after contractors blame HHS for site’s flaws.
Digital Government
Watch: Fixing the Technical Issues with HealthCare.gov
Nextgov correspondent Joseph Marks talks to experts on how to fix the Obamacare site.
Acquisition
House panel takes on DOD procurement reform
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) will spearhead an initiative to overhaul DOD's acquisition process.
Cybersecurity
NIST opens latest cyber framework draft for public comment
The request for comment is the latest in a series of engagements with the general public, including private sector companies, operators of critical infrastructure, public sector employees and members of academia.
Digital Government
House GOP Watchdog Subpoenas Leader of the HealthCare.gov Fix
Government officials insist the ailing site will be running well by the end of November.
Acquisition