Cybersecurity

Agencies prepare new acquisitions

An online storefront for one agency, a re-competed IDIQ for another, will bring some new technology into the government.

Digital Government

Finalists Exhibit Tech for $465 Million Virtual Border Fence

The installation of more surveillance towers has drawn rare bipartisan support in the immigration reform debate.

Acquisition

Report tracks 'tail spend'

A new report from the IBM Center for the Business of Government provides what it calls the first quantitative analysis of the federal government’s mostly overlooked "tail spend," which drains billions of dollars in a jumble of ill-defined products and services.

Digital Government

Tangherlini touts GSA's ability to boost efficiency

In a blog post, the newly-confirmed administrator says president's push for better management means new opportunities to help other agencies.

People

Singh, Mathur still working for those who serve

Former Rising Stars have continued their work to aid soldiers, veterans by improving health IT.

Emerging Tech

Social Engagement Shouldn't Wait Until After a Crisis Hits

Emergency managers are struggling to communicate better on social media.

Digital Government

There Goes the DIA TurboTax-Like Acquisition Idea

Agency cancels the planned procurement entirely.

Cybersecurity

Twitter for disaster responders

FEMA tells Congress how the agency is building social media into response planning.

Digital Government

GSA Launches Reverse Auction Site

Reverse auctions have saved agencies 17 percent on some past purchases.

Digital Government

Why College Students Make Better Decisions Than Intelligence Agents

Science says collegians make the more rational decisions. Really.

Emerging Tech

Storify: Government Goes Instagram

Officials announced an agreement with the photo sharing site on Monday.

Acquisition

GSA launches reverse-auction platform

The Navy is among the first users of the new online tool.

People

White House announces new director of presidential personnel

Jonathan McBride, currently Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel, is about to take the top spot.

People

Mobile productivity: Too much of a good thing?

Feds are using mobile devices more than ever, but is that necessarily a plus?

Modernization

Why Your Next <span>i</span>Phone Should Probably Be the Budget One

According to rumors the new smartphone will be half the price of the iPhone 5.

Digital Government

Analysis: The State Department Isn't Great at the Internet

The department's Bureau of International Information Programs' focuses too much on getting Facebook likes, according to the Inspector General.

Digital Government

Obama’s Case for the Benefits of Big Brother Government

The President touts the government's use of big data.

Digital Government

Snail mail offers no escape from monitoring

The USPS tracks mail for law enforcement, suggesting another massive database project for an agency already deep into supercomputer-powered analytics.