People

Air Force Secretary Donley to retire

During his five years in the the post, Donley was 'outstanding leader,' Hagel says.

Modernization

Comment: Why the 'cloud broker' concept is broken

Does it make sense to establish third-party brokers to purchase services that agencies could buy directly? Diana Gowen says no.

Cybersecurity

General Dynamics Picked to Patch Network Attack System

Air Force expects to openly solicit logistics support in five years.

Digital Government

Agency innovation slips, says report

The federal government is a frustrating place to innovate, and it's getting worse.

Cybersecurity

Is the Specter of a 'Cyber Cold War' Real?

Why the best and brightest in China and the United States have the most to lose from a cyber-related conflict between the two countries.

Cybersecurity

Senate goes its own way on cyber

CISPA looks unlikely to pass, but the shape of a possible compromise measure on cybersecurity is coming into focus.

Digital Government

The Myth of America's Tech Talent Shortage

And what it should mean for immigration reform.

Digital Government

Study: Facebook Likes Predict Obesity

The obesity rate is 27.5 percent higher in New York City neighborhoods where the greatest proportion of people "like" television on Facebook.

Cybersecurity

Japanese navigation records, abandoned on boat, sail to Pyongyang organization

Government (Foreign) // Other Critical Infrastructure // Japan

People

How to manage your management consultants

Agencies have long relied on outside consultants to help them achieve their goals, and the current economic environment could provide an opportunity to enhance those partnerships.

Cybersecurity

Unauthorized transfer of $1 million out of public hospital to banks nationwide

Financial Services // Government (U.S.) // Healthcare and Public Health // Washington, United States

Emerging Tech

Open Source Tech is Driving Big Changes in Government

Red Hat CEO James Whitehurst sees a future where companies are secondary to the technology they support.

Digital Government

Q&A: Iran Nuclear Probe Must Advance, IAEA Chief Says

The International Atomic Energy Agency since early 2012 has convened nine meetings on the stalled inquiry.

Cybersecurity

CISPA Is Dead, Long Live CISPA

Cyber intelligence sharing bill doesn't make it out of the Senate.

Digital Government

Boston probe's big data use hints at the future

A day after the explosions at the Boston Marathon, authorities had amassed 10 terabytes of data in their search for clues.

Modernization

Could Taking Down Zombie Satellites Be as Lucrative as Launching Them?

The $100 billion worth of satellites orbiting earth are in more danger than ever from space junk.