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

CDM contracts could open door to more efficient security monitoring

Continuous diagnostics and mitigation changes the government's approach to cybersecurity.