Modernization
Obama Bets Computers, Sat Phones and Crypto Software Will Make Iran’s Elections More Democratic
The US government hopes that increased technology in the country will help Iranians communicate among themselves.
Digital Government
Oops! This Lab Neglected to Return the Samples of Moondust NASA Loaned It
Something to make you feel better about those library books you still haven't returned
Digital Government
Distinguishing Brain From Mind
In coming years, neuroscience will answer questions we don't even yet know to ask. Sometimes, though, focus on the brain is misleading.
People
Turco leaving GSA for CFO post at Veterans Health Administration
GSA official expresses a desire to return to financial role and serve veterans.
Cybersecurity
Hagel warns troops of the severity of cyber threats
The U.S. cannot handle the potential severity of cyber warfare on its own, defense secretary says.
People
OMB seeks 10 percent cuts for fiscal year 2015
Memo to agencies assumes Budget Control Act will remain in effect, urges a focus on 'programs that work.'
Cybersecurity
Amazon CIA contract protested
GAO is set to rule soon on IBM's protest of Amazon's ground-breaking cloud services deal with the Central Intelligence Agency.
Cybersecurity
Hack Strikes Feds in Drupal.org Community
Websites running the widely-used open source content management system are unaffected.
Modernization
The cloud, simplified
Gartner futurist provides advice for agencies hoping to cut through the buzzwords.
Cybersecurity
Personal emails of Belgium’s prime minister given away to newspaper
Government (Foreign)
Cybersecurity
Ex-campaign manager leaks N.M. governor’s emails to her opponents
Government (U.S.) // New Mexico, United States
Ideas
Meet Jennifer Pahlka: She Wants to Reboot the Way You Work
The founder of Code for America will soon become the deputy U.S. chief technology officer.
Digital Government
Today Is the Real Memorial Day
Let’s call a halt to the annual ‘Rolling Thunder’ motorcycle rally.
Digital Government
Defense Contractors Vastly Outnumber Troops in Afghanistan
The Pentagon spent $160 billion on contractor support for two wars between 2007 and 2012.
Digital Government
Strangling Google in China?
Steve Kelman finds unexpected search-engine difficulties while traveling in a foreign land.
Acquisition
Breaking down the 2014 IT budget request
Deltek analysis charts the winners and losers in the president's numbers.
People
Pahlka named deputy federal CTO
The founder of Code for America is now in charge of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program.
Digital Government
Is IT the Department of 'No?'
A number of government leaders say it's hard to get new technology approved.
People
Metzenbaum to lead government trust initiative
Shelley Metzenbaum, previously associate director of performance and personnel management at OMB, will head the Volcker Alliance.
People