Digital Government
A piece of Cold War history opens to the public
National lab declassifies 'Tunnel Vault,' which stored nuclear material after WWII.
Emerging Tech
Who Is to Blame for Detroit’s Bankruptcy—China? Or Robots?
While Detroit's financial troubles have many causes, some may affect the city more than others.
Cybersecurity
Today's Vote on NSA Spying Is Vital, Whether It Succeeds or Not
Every congressional representative is about to go on record: Do they support data collection on all phone calls or not?
Digital Government
NIST updates digital signature standard
Changes are minor, but harmonize guidelines with other NIST standards.
Modernization
OMB underestimates data center numbers
Agencies taking part in the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative have more than twice as many data centers as OMB once thought. OMB says better tracking and a broader definition account for the discrepancy.
Cybersecurity
The White House Doesn't Like the House's Data Mining Amendment
Administration opposes effort to 'hastily dismantle one of our intelligence community's counterterrorism tools,' statement says.
Digital Government
Feds Are Finding Value in Virtual Events
Almost all surveyed say budget cuts make virtual events more likely than live ones.
People
Did the State Department's William Lay deserve IG criticism?
Some FCW readers thought a recent IG report -- and our story -- went too far in blaming a current leader for long-standing problems.
People
Jordan: Easier private-sector rotation could aid federal recruiting
Experienced contracting officers are finding it harder to stay motivated in the face of stagnant federal budgets, but OFPP head Joe Jordan has some ideas.
Modernization
Amazon files court complaint over CIA cloud deal
The cloud provider is challenging the corrective action that GAO recommended to the CIA after upholding a bid protest.
Modernization
Federal Cloud Security Is Now Partially Privatized
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, rather than the government, will vet firms that want to inspect commercial data centers.
Emerging Tech
Is Engagement Delayed Engagement Denied?
Two We the People petitions have waited 22 months for a White House response.
Digital Government
The Story Behind the Army’s $494M Network Hardware Contract Extension
New procurement rules and bureaucracy caused delays.
Modernization
Is There an App for Arms Control?
The State Department’s offering $10,000 to find out.
People
Tracking the cost of cyber crime
Putting dollar figures on the effects of hacking, loss of intellectual property and deployment of preventive measures is harder than it seems.
Modernization
Army Certifies Harris Tactical Handheld Radio
The move helps ensure competition for the $700 million multiservice radio buy.
Digital Government
NIH Bets Big Bucks on Big Data
The agency could spend nearly $100 million on complex data analysis in biomedical research.
Cybersecurity
DHS official under investigation for visa aid
Alejandro Mayorkas under scrutiny for allegedly helping a Chinese investor get a visa at contractor's behest.
People
GAO questions Air Force budget shuffling
Air Force funding maneuvers that saved some employees from furloughs and other fiscal stresses may have a hard time expanding as auditors want to see more proof of its effectiveness.
Modernization