Emerging Tech
This Tiny Blue Dot on Mars Is Our Rover
The Mars Reconaissance Orbiter spots Curiosity down on the surface
Digital Government
Video analytics, facial recognition and justice
The tools for extracting insight from video are rapidly improving, while high-profile cases are showcasing the value.
Modernization
House subcommittee troubled over data center updates
Lawmakers criticize agencies for underestimating by several thousand the number of data centers involved in a consolidation initiative.
People
GSA pushes for larger market share
While recognizing that the agency's solutions aren't right for every situation, GSA's head wants to see its share of the federal market grow.
Modernization
NSA's New Spy Facilities Are Seven Times Bigger Than the Pentagon
The man and the story behind the National Security Agency's massive data centers.
Cybersecurity
Maryland and Estonian Civilians Take Up Arms Against Hackers
Baltic nation’s ambassador likens her country’s volunteer cyber corps to the U.S. National Guard netwarfare squad.
Digital Government
White House Touts Nearly $1.4 Billion in IT Savings
The U.S. CIO expects to save $2.5 Billion by overhauling how agencies buy IT commodities.
Digital Government
Amendment to Block NSA Data-Collection Loses by Thin Margin in House
The House later passed its overall $512 billion defense spending bill for fiscal 2014.
Digital Government
CIO Council offers social media privacy advice
A new report provides guidance for agency officials tasked with developing social media privacy policies.
Digital Government
Kepler space telescope overcomes latest challenge
With three of its four reaction wheels working, the scope can still be positioned with adequate precision, NASA says.
Cybersecurity
Crooks net 160 million payment card numbers in raids on Citibank, PNC, NASDAQ, PNC, retailers and other financial firms
Financial Services // Worldwide
Cybersecurity
Stanford U network possibly part of widespread assault
Education // California, United States
Digital Government
FBI Data Center Efficiency Program the Way of the Future?
A pilot effort in West Virginia may become a model across the Justice Department.
Digital Government
Some Way-Off Veteran Unemployment Rates
Defense Business Board figures don’t jibe with labor statistics.
Digital Government
Feds Can Watch You on Social Media, But They're Supposed To Tell You About It
Transparency is key, new guidance says.
Modernization
Army set to complete enterprise email migration
Army finishing transition that could save up to $380 million over the next few years.
Emerging Tech
Robotic Farm Workers Won’t Improve Food Prices or Labor Costs
A mixture of economics, technology and politics is making the push for shiny farm hands on wheels.
Modernization