Digital Government
Intel Community Wants to Research Human Brain Algorithms
Effort could produce machines that are more human-like.
Digital Government
GSA consolidates customer service contact points
In a move aimed at streamlining capabilities, the General Services Administration is about to roll out optimized telephone and email contacts for those looking for acquisition help.
Modernization
Navy and Marines Directed to Use Virtual Servers by 2017
Move will increase efficiency and save money.
Modernization
Thailand’s Bitcoin Ban Is Not Quite What it Seems
The country's the central bank did not ban Bitcoin outright.
Digital Government
House panel probes gaps in maritime data sharing
The Coast Guard's efforts to connect multiple streams of data on potential maritime threats to be shared across federal, state and local law enforcement remains a work in progress.
Modernization
The Era of iSpying: Court Upholds Warrantless Cell-Phone Tracking
Americans shouldn't have to surrender their privacy in order to carry a smartphone.
Emerging Tech
The Billion-Dollar Technology That May or May Not Prevent the Next Big Train Crash
Positive Train Control is coming to a railroad near you — but perhaps not as soon as the government wants.
People
GSA closes in on market-share goal
Strategic sourcing, ease and other factors make GSA's programs an ideal procurement mechanism for many situations, top official argues.
Digital Government
Coburn puts hold on OPM nominee
Senator blocks a confirmation vote for Katherine Archuleta, wants answers to his questions on health care reform.
Cybersecurity
Is piecemeal the right approach to cyber legislation?
After several failed attempts to move comprehensive cybersecurity legislation, Congress is taking a new approach.
People
How to get your comments rejected
FCW's comment moderator explains what merits use of the 'delete' key.
Digital Government
The Real Bradley Manning Problem
The government still doesn’t know how to share intelligence.
Digital Government
Hagel to Reveal Sequester Review, Three Paths for Pentagon Future
Defense officials will spell out options for a new era of spending cuts
Cybersecurity
CBP debuts the latest result of agile development program
Border agency is using agile software development to incrementally improve its Document Image System.
Acquisition
Important contractor skills
FCW's cartoonist offers an idea on key talent for companies.
Cybersecurity
Filched laptop stored 2,000 Washington area student health records
Education // Healthcare and Public Health // Virginia, United States
Emerging Tech
Look Who’s Monitoring Social Media Now
The Secret Service wants to gather intelligence from Twitter and Facebook.
Digital Government
Air Force Awards $960M Information Technology Services Contract to Six Firms
Deal will provide IT support, training, testing and operations.
Digital Government
VA Taps White House Tech Adviser Marina Martin as New CTO
Consultant served as senior adviser to White House CTO Todd Park.
Modernization