Modernization
Intelligence community builds cloud infrastructure
The capabilities will grow still further when the CIA chooses between AWS and IBM.
Digital Government
Data visualization Army style
Emerging technologies allow the Army to quickly map assets around the world.
Digital Government
Contractors Race to Launch Armed Drones From Small Ships
Northrop and Carter Aviation tapped in $9 million effort; no expensive aircraft carrier required.
Modernization
CRM: When C stands for citizen
The image of an office full of call-center employees wearing headsets to communicate with customers is a common association for customer relationship management, but it is woefully outdated. Social media and big data are among the forces transforming CRM, and agencies are catching on.
Modernization
When Yahoo Gives User Data to Governments, Mapped
Company was the only tech firm to fight NSA order to proved sweeping access.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Share HTC Research, Post Baby Monitor Videos, and Upload Social Services' Files
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
DARPA, Air Force Planning New Hypersonic Craft Research
An unmanned aircraft achieved hypersonic speeds of Mach 5.1 in May.
Digital Government
Looking for innovation on disaster communication
The Office of Science and Technology Policy played host to a brainstorming session designed to generate ideas for using technology in disaster relief and recovery.
Emerging Tech
Commentary: Declines in Basic Research Threaten U.S. Leadership
China is now the second largest investor in R&D.
Cybersecurity
What NSA's influence on NIST standards means for feds
Leaked documents show the National Security Agency introduced weaknesses into computer security standards, putting at risk NIST's reputation as a disinterested purveyor of cyber guidelines.
Digital Government
Video: The Daily Show Takes on the VA Hospital System
In a segment called 'Ignoring Private Ryan,' Jon Stewart checks in with the problematic agency.
Digital Government
Outlook bleak for fiscal 2014 defense funding
Jobs, military assets, R&D and technological superiority are all at risk.
Digital Government
CIOs Try to Retain Employees in Hard-to-Fill IT Jobs
Demand continues to outpace supply for certain tech positions, survey finds.
Digital Government
In Florence, Italy (for the first time)
Steve Kelman discovers the surprising bureaucracy of an historic city.
Emerging Tech
FEMA Wants Better Hurricane Alerts for People With Disabilities
The agency is interested in handicapped-accessible options for mobile and social media during disasters too.
Digital Government
Picture this: NASA on Instagram
The space agency adds another social media outlet to its growing list.
Modernization
You Can Replace Your PC With a Smartphone. But Will You?
The Acer Extend prototype was unveiled this week in Germany.
Cybersecurity