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
All the Important and Surprising Trends in Mobile Web Browsing, in Seven Charts
Adobe has just issued its report, State of Mobile Benchmark.
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