Acquisition
Can feds harness the global workforce?
Steve Kelman wonders if vendors offering vastly lower prices thanks to global competition would capture the government's attention.
Digital Government
Demand for Tech Pros Continues to Climb
More candidates are rejecting offers than were six months ago.
Digital Government
Family of Slain Navy Cryptologist Sues NSA, Verizon for Massive Snooping Operation
Class Action lawsuit seeks $12 billion in damages.
Digital Government
The art and science of data
Using big data well takes creativity and an understanding of the goals.
Digital Government
IT Reform Act Could Hitch a Ride on Major Defense Bill
Sponsors will offer the overhaul as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act.
Acquisition
FITARA could pass as part of Defense bill
The next major piece of procurement reform legislation has been significantly amended in recent weeks.
Digital Government
Commentary: The NSA leaker and Highly Skilled but Academically Ordinary Workers
There's an underground high-tech economy.
Digital Government
Pakistan May Un-Block YouTube—or It May Just Block All of Google
The country's incoming minister for information technology and telecommunications hopes to restore access to YouTube.
People
Using data visualization in government
An IBM Center for the Business of Government report explores ways to turn data into visual representations.
Cybersecurity
Nation split on NSA monitoring
A new poll reveals that a majority of Americans are ok with the NSA tracking telephone calls, but fewer approve of email monitoring.
Modernization
GSA Considers Mobile Options for Issuing Federal Employee IDs
The agency is asking vendors about identity proofing advances forecast for 2014.
People
Security clearances at a glance
Here's a quick look at how many people have access to sensitive government information.
People
Keeping IT leadership transitions on track
When the performance of new IT leaders flags, the whole organization suffers. Here are some tips for successful transitions.
Cybersecurity
NSA Leaks Shed Light on China's Complaints About U.S. Hacking
Washington's digital-surveillance systems are more powerful than many thought.
Digital Government
Vets Need Help Moving Into Tech Careers After Military Service
Many have trouble describing their skills in civilian terms.
Emerging Tech
Petition to Pardon NSA Leaker is Among Most Popular Ever Posted to White House Site
It drew 1,000 signatures an hour Monday afternoon.
Digital Government
Contractors to Handle Marines Corps' Cyber Arsenal
Reliance on non-government employees for sensitive operations raises questions about insider threats.
Modernization
Social Security Taps EMC for $210 Million Sole Source Storage Award
SSA sees EMC as more efficient and risk free than competitors.
Digital Government
Commerce Seeks Unified Customer Management System
The cloud-based system will replace numerous legacy programs.
People