People
Agencies address the 'people problems' of shared services
IT leaders discuss obstacles to buy-in, tactics for overcoming 'component-level resistance.'
Cybersecurity
GSA seeks public comments on infrastructure protection
A new RFI is open for public input on ways to implement presidential orders issued earlier this year.
People
Virtual training saving the Navy time, money
The Naval Safety & Environmental Training Center provides training to some 10,000 Navy personnel and government civilians around the world each year.
Digital Government
The benefits of mobility
What does greater access to mobile devices do for agencies? Here are some of the key benefits cited by respondents to a study conducted by the Mobile Work Exchange. For more information, and a link to download the full study, <a href="http://fcw.com/articles/2013/05/20/mobile-work-exchange-digital-survey.aspx">click here</a>.
Modernization
As Mobile Explodes in Africa, Nairobi Emerging as a Tech Leader
Kenyan capital becomes third African city to hostan IBM 'innovation center.'
Modernization
Consumer Smartphones OK'd for Military Use Lack Certain ID Protections
Pentagon disclosed security approvals for Apple iOS and BlackBerry 10 mobile devices.
Cybersecurity
DHS pleased with immigration info-sharing pilot program
The first phase of a joint U.S.-Canada effort includes collecting data and reconciling records.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Casts a Wide Net For Cyber Warfare Tools
Service wants to make the bidding process more accessible to start-ups.
People
Agencies give themselves passing grades on digital
While rating their agencies as adequate, few federal IT executives would claim top marks on executing the government's Digital Government strategy. What are the barriers?
Cybersecurity
Indians Are Hacking into Pakistani Computers with Promises of Defense Secrets
According to two anti-virus firms, Pakistani government agencies have been targeted by spear-phishing attacks.
Emerging Tech
Is This Virtual Worm the First Sign of the Singularity?
A far-flung team is trying to build the first digital lifeform to work out the basic principles of the brain.
Emerging Tech
A Robot Just Broke the Human Record for Miles Driven in Space
Another victory for Opportunity, the spunky little rover driving on Mars
Emerging Tech
White House Defends Obamacare on We the People
The petition response came the same day the House voted to repeal the 2-year-old healthcare law.
Digital Government
DISA 'all in' on mobile
With approvals issued for more mobile operating system implementation guides, DOD is pushing ahead for a wider selection and faster procurement of wireless devices.
Cybersecurity
Contractors ask GSA to Freeze Cyber-Related Regulations
A White House executive order could conflict with pending federal acquisition rules.
Digital Government
The Potential Problem With Personalized Google Maps? We May Never Know What We're Not Seeing
Google is promising a million maps for a million people with its redesign. But can it avoid confining us to customized urban bubbles?
Digital Government
Five Things IT Staff Value More Than Salary
Or: How the Government Can Attract IT Pros During a Pay Freeze.
Digital Government