Digital Government
Foreign Investors Can Apply Online for Green Cards This Summer
Transformation, a long-plagued effort to computerize immigration casework, is set to offer the second-ever digital form.
Digital Government
Congressional telework pros and cons
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
People
From big data to better decisions
Progressive IT departments are moving beyond big data's hype by focusing on its promise of enabling better decision-making.
Emerging Tech
Newtown, Aurora Victims Seek National Compassion Fund on White House Petition Site
The proposal would deliver tax-deductible donations to victims’ families with no overhead.
Emerging Tech
US Renewable Energy Production Now Tops Nuclear Power
Electricity production from nuclear power plants fell 4% of the US' total energy production.
Emerging Tech
Why Driverless Cars Are 'Probably' Legal
A recent legal paper makes the case that existing laws don't prohibit automated vehicles.
Modernization
VA Holds Off on BYOD Until Personal Data Rights Issue Resolved
Policy needed to govern access to personal information in case of legal probes.
People
OMB nudges PortfolioStat to a new level
VanRoekel, Zients stress the importance of agencies delivering IT as a service.
People
IT helps Treasury crack down on financial crime
The IRS is catching its own dishonest employees as well as outside fraudsters, thanks to sophisticated technology.
Digital Government
Why Is American Health Care So Ridiculously Expensive?
It would be nice to say that high prices are a bug of our medical system. But they're a feature. They're part of a choice we've made.
Cybersecurity
Forget About the Cyberbunker Attack—Here’s How to Take an Entire Continent Offline
What if you could switch off 1.28 terabits with nothing more high-tech than an axe?
Digital Government
Jon Stewart Weighs in on Defense-VA E-Health Record Standoff
The comedian suggests Obama 'just command' the Pentagon to adopt VistA.
Cybersecurity
Congress’ Cybersecurity Crackdown on China Could Put Apple in the Crossfire
Congress has passed a bill that will make it more difficult for the US government to buy computer equipment from Chinese companies.
People
USGIF CEO Stu Shea steps down
Founder of the non-profit educational foundation will remain as chairman.
Modernization
BlackBerry's Not Selling Enough New Phones Yet
While the company's first earnings report since its new phone launched is mostly good, Blackberry still needs more subscribers.
Digital Government
DOD checklist provides guide to error-free bid proposals
The DOD is trying to reduce the number of errors and omissions on bids from companies.
Emerging Tech
The Doll That Helped the Soviets Beat the US to Space
Meet Ivan Ivanovich, the mannequin who beta tested space.
Digital Government
FCC Race to Replace Obama's Top Tech Wonk Just Got More Interesting
Senators back Rosenworcel, who would be the first woman to head the agency.
Digital Government
Drone Lobbyist: 'I Don't Use the Word Drone'
National Journal catches up with Michael Toscano, chief of the unmanned vehicle industry group.
Acquisition