Modernization
How the FCC Could Revolutionize Education and Put Computers in More Students' Hands
Restructuring the "E-rate" could vastly expand Internet access and give classrooms more digital tools.
Cybersecurity
ODNI attorney: 'Security and privacy are not zero-sum'
General counsel discusses NSA surveillance, says new technology demands new thinking from the intelligence community.
Emerging Tech
Commentary: Leave Financial Crime Fighting to the Experts
Treasury is best equipped to lead the Global Illicit Financial Team.
Digital Government
Should Steve Kelman stay quiet on reverse auctions?
Readers accuse FCW's ivory-tower blogger of having a conflict of interest that simple disclosure doesn't overcome.
Modernization
Thinking About a Foreign Service Career? This App Could Help You Decide.
Our reviewers found the DOS Careers app pairs good content with great design.
Acquisition
Bill would limit reverse auctions
Despite GSA's empbrace of the procurement technique, some lawmakers seek to restrict its use.
Digital Government
Feds Lead Telework Growth in D.C. Region
Thirty-eight percent of federal employees work from home at least occasionally.
Digital Government
MIT Delays the Release of Aaron Swartz's Secret Service File
File could expose the identities of employees who assisted in the prosecution of the activist, university argues.
People
State Department IG highly critical of IT sub-bureau
Bureau of Information Resource Management, Office of Information Assurance performs only a 'limited number' of functions and lacks adequate management controls, audit concludes.
People
Congress gets new nominees for Labor IG, DOD personnel posts
Obama's nominees would bring experience to their respective roles.
People
FAA's air traffic modernization efforts face obstacles
IG testimony cites poor planning and a culture resistant to 'significant change.'
Digital Government
Your essential catch-up on the week's news
Machine learning, supercomputing and police tracking.
Cybersecurity
Impersonator withdraws $15,000 from expat’s overseas account
Financial Services // Social Media // India
Cybersecurity
Fallout from Snowden Leak Should Be Greater Transparency
We must find a way to protect privacy and promote our innovation economy beyond our borders.
Emerging Tech
Turns Out the CIA Really Is Trying to Control the Weather
Conspiracy theorists, rejoice! The Agency backed a $630,000 scientific study on controlling global climate.
Digital Government
Good News for the Tinfoil Hat Crowd
The Air Force has shut down its high frequency research transmitters.
Emerging Tech
What Do George W. Bush and World Wrestling Have in Common?
Researchers used Wikipedia to examine the nature of all-digital collaboration.
Digital Government