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.

Cybersecurity

Rep. Van Hollen, DHS' Borras appeal to midsize contractors

As sequester squeeze continues, officials say vendors must look at how each agency marketplace operates.

Digital Government

Army intell system rising from controversy into the cloud

Officials demo DCGS-A in attempt to satisfy congressional critics and showcase the system's potential.

Modernization

Congress Demands to Know if Google Glass Will Violate Your Privacy

Letter sent to search giant asks about implications of new technology.

Digital Government

VA National Cellular Contract Mystery Solved

Small business partners with major carriers to provide widespread coverage.

Cybersecurity

E-Verify expansion nixed

A proposal to expand the system employers use to ensure employees are eligible to work in the United States failed in committee.

People

Moniz confirmed as Energy Secretary

By a vote of 97-0, the Senate approved the appointment of the MIT physicist to lead DOE.

Cybersecurity

Healthcare center worker was an ID thief

Healthcare and Public Health // Indiana, United States