Digital Government
Phased Retirements Could Help Offset IT Brain Drain
Program promotes mentorship opportunities.
Digital Government
In the Future, We May Control Drones With Our Minds
Experiment participants drive a small quad-copter with their thoughts.
Ideas
Cosponsor.gov Lets You Upvote the Bills You Want Passed
It's the Facebook Like for legislation.
Modernization
What's good about the cloud broker/integrator model?
Cloud brokers can ease agencies' transition to the cloud and ensure that they reap the advantages of a dynamic marketplace.
Digital Government
Senate postpones IT efficiency hearing
The death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg prompts changes in the Senate's hearing schedule.
Acquisition
Cloud brokers make sense
The broker model is mutually beneficial for providers, agencies and taxpayers because it centralizes services and pricing.
People
Tangherlini turns to the long term
After serving as Mr. Fix-it in the wake of a scandal, the GSA administrator is talking 10-year goals and preparing to drop the 'acting' from his title.
Digital Government
Defense Still Mulling Next Steps on Electronic Health Record
Progress on the project remains unclear.
Emerging Tech
The Government’s Hurricane Sandy Pages Play by Play
For agencies, presenting unified information during an emergency can be a tricky task.
Emerging Tech
Google Tells Feds How to Get Emergency Info to the Top of Search Results
Tip: Don't post PDFs.
Cybersecurity
China Has Repeatedly Hacked Veterans Affairs Databases Since 2010, Lawmaker Says
Records of 20 million veterans were not encrypted.
Digital Government
Four Key Firefighting Airtankers Grounded Due to Bid Protests
Senators urge quick resolution as extreme fire season looms.
Digital Government
Would a 1 Percent Raise Make Up For Three Years of Frozen Pay?
The White House has urged lawmakers to provide the pay boost.
Digital Government
China Is the Only Nuclear Weapon State Expanding Its Nuclear Arsenal
China has added about 10 warheads to its arsenal in the past year.
Emerging Tech
China’s Plan to Survive the 3D-Printing Revolution: Own the Market
The Asian Manufacturing Association expects revenues from 3D printing in China to grow to 10 billion yuan.
Digital Government
Vaccine Exemptions Could Help Make Whooping Cough a Thing Again
Data from New York state's Department of Health indicates the percentage of parents opting out of at least one mandatory vaccination has doubled.
Digital Government
Could Bookless Libraries Revolutionize Access for the Poor?
They require less space, and they offer what under-served communities often really need -- internet access.
Digital Government
Deja vu: Budget battle looms
Obama's opposition to House appropriations bills signals another long summer of contention over funding the government.
People
ACT-IAC picks new leaders
In adherence to the bylaws, this year's seconds-in-command advance to the top.
People