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

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.

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

NASA's Kepler telescope in trouble

Although the Kepler space telescope already past its expected lifespan, NASA is trying to keep it alive and on its planet-finding mission.