Digital Government
Just what is a 'data center,' anyway?
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Digital Government
Bullish on big data? Better make a plan.
A well-reasoned strategy is essential for big-data success.
People
The future of the CIO
As NASA CIO Linda Cureton leaves government for the private sector, she offers some parting thoughts on the changing role of the federal CIO.
Digital Government
Join the Conversation about Federal IT Reform
You can comment on a crowdsourced version of the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act.
Modernization
State Department Launches New App for Prospective Diplomats
The app can help students prepare for the Foreign Service exam.
Emerging Tech
The First Direct Image of a Two-Sun System
Twenty years ago, humans had never identified a single planet outside our own solar system. Now we have pictures.
Digital Government
China offers businesses big opportunities, including the chance to have your data stolen
A quarter of American businesses in China say they have experienced the expensive theft of proprietary data.
Digital Government
Scientists Just Made Bacteria That Love Coffee as Much as You Do
Scientists have created synthetic bacteria that need caffeine to live and reproduce.
Emerging Tech
Bitcoin Is Now a Billion Dollar Industry
It's unclear why the nationless virtual currency is skyrocketing in value.
Digital Government
A possible reprieve on STOCK Act disclosures?
National Academy of Public Administration warns that online financial reporting could 'threaten agency missions, individual safety and privacy;' Carper vows 'very serious consideration.'
Modernization
Postal Service Mobile App Tracks Packages, Locates Mailboxes
Overall, our reviewers gave the software high marks.
Acquisition
Sprint, SoftBank pledge to avoid Huawei after merger
Announcement reflects congressional concerns over cybersecurity and Chinese espionage.
Emerging Tech
Flying California to New York on 12,000 Solar Cells
'Maybe it’s not the easiest way to fly, but it’s the most fabulous way to fly.'
Digital Government
Has the IT Salary Gender Gap Disappeared?
Women earn as much as men for the same job but tend to hold lower positions, survey finds.
Acquisition
DOD competes fewer contracts
GAO finds more than 30 percent of Pentagon spending went to non-competitive awards in fiscal 2012.
People
A modest proposal: Eliminate poor performers first
Sen. Tom Coburn has some questions for OPM about personnel priorities and furloughs.
Modernization
Facebook Will Finally Resolve Rumors of the Fabled Facebook Phone in One Week
Company will offer a peek into the future of its mobile strategy.
Digital Government
Pentagon officials juggle priorities, face spending shortfalls
At halfway through the fiscal year, DOD has spent 80 percent of its operating funds. The department's leaders are scrambling to find solutions.
People