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A survey reveals that many federal security professionals find the framework inadequate and outdated.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
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?
Digital Government
Internal review finds FirstNet followed transparency rules
Complaint centered on e-mail threads and conference calls among directors that a board member believed should have been announced by public notice and included in the public record.
Digital Government
49% of the Links Cited in Supreme Court Decisions Are Broken
The flip side of an Internet that is always growing is an Internet that is always changing.
Modernization
Why Cops and Prosecutors Are Begging iPhone Users to Upgrade to iOS 7
The new operating system might reduce iPhone thefts.
Digital Government
Army Awards Biomass Contracts Under $7 Billion Green Energy Push
Service previously awarded geothermal, solar and wind contracts.
Acquisition
3 questions to ask on every procurement
A federal contractor offers his view of how agencies can streamline the procurement process and get the solutions they need from industry.
Cybersecurity
ThreatWatch: LinkedIn Sued for Hacking Customers' Personal Email Accounts
Site accused of stealing users’ contacts for marketing purposes.
Acquisition