Digital Government
Your essential catch-up on the week's news
Furloughs, mobility and transparency frustrations.
Digital Government
China Loves the Navy’s GPS Landing System (and its Slide Decks)
A 2013 paper from China’s Naval University of Engineering includes a graphic used by the U.S. Navy in 2010.
Digital Government
Unmanned Aircraft Aborted Its Third Carrier Landing Attempt Following Computer Failure
The Navy’s X-47B was the first drone to make an arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier.
Emerging Tech
Look Who’s Gif-ing Now
A Connecticut senator is using animated gifs to urge action on student loans.
Cybersecurity
Hacker Conference to Feds: Stay Home
Many in the community are 'uncomfortable with this relationship' after NSA revelations, says event founder, himself a DHS adviser.
People
The magic of acquisition
Acquisition leaders talk innovation, the role of the CIO, budget cuts and staff crunches at 'MAGIC.'
Digital Government
DOD, VA officials defend progress in rare joint hearing
Lawmakers remain skeptical of agencies' work on shared electronic health records.
People
A great job in government -- so long as you're not in government
IRS seeks director of cybersecurity operations under 'streamlined critical pay' designation.
Digital Government
Mastermind of 9/11 Attacks Designed a Vacuum Cleaner From His CIA Prison
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, captured in 2003, was allowed to spend time designing a new appliance.
Digital Government
China-sourcing rules for IT reappear in appropriations
House appropriators are looking to continue restrictions on sourcing IT products made by companies with links to the Chinese government.
Emerging Tech
How to Wash Your Hair in Space
All you need is special shampoo, a wide-tooth comb, some warm water ... and microgravity.
Digital Government
Yes, GIS Files Are Public Data, Too
The California Supreme Court ruled that geographic information system database information is subject to public records laws.
Digital Government
How Israel Became the Worldwide Leader in Drones
Israel's market dominance is creating some geopolitical complications.
People
2012 Rising Star Kevin Rosapep: On to new geo-challenges
After successfully launching a geospatial intelligence program for diplomats abroad, Rosapep is now delivering geo-intelligence to the DEA.
People
USAID innovation contest yields new tools
Smartphone software to increase reliability in disaster areas, a specialized social-media platform and other fresh technologies emerge from competition.
People
Why a GAO report documenting improvement is not good news
Increased compliance with past-performance goals might seem like a positive report, but Steve Kelman sees a problem.
Digital Government
Legislation Calls on Feds to 'Stay in Place, Cut the Waste'
Use video conferences instead of travel, lawmaker says.
People
Legislation would cut feds' travel expenses with videoconferencing
Congressman urges all of government to learn from certain agencies' recent success stories.
Digital Government
Senate bill would increase oversight of clearance process
A bipartisan group of senators is looking to increase the power of OPM's IG to probe suspect security clearance operatives and contractors.
Emerging Tech