Digital Government
Why You Shouldn't Buy Used Italian Airlifters
The aircraft are unsustainable, as the Air Force discovered in Afghanistan.
Emerging Tech
Human Trafficking Hotlines Offer Help and Data
Aggregated information can tell police about new trafficking patterns and hot spots.
Cybersecurity
Can federal programs address cyber training?
The government is beginning to tackle the need for cybersecurity professionals through training and education efforts aimed at all levels.
Modernization
Interior Storage Heads to the Cloud
Award to Verizon, IBM and others was slowed by a contract dispute resolved in March.
Cybersecurity
It’s Not Just About China and America—Smaller Countries Want to Wage Cyberwar too
Great Britain and France are jumping on the cyber bandwagon.
Cybersecurity
Richard Spires resigns
UPDATED: After nearly two months on leave under mysterious circumstances, CIO sends e-mail to colleagues that confirms departure but leaves many questions unanswered.
Digital Government
If the Internet Sales Tax Fails, Expect Higher Gas Prices
One reason the Senate’s Marketplace Fairness Act came up now is that states are hungry for new revenue.
Digital Government
Enhancing social-media security
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Digital Government
Most Data Isn’t 'Big,' and Businesses Are Wasting Money Pretending It Is
Even web giants like Facebook and Yahoo generally aren’t dealing with big data.
Emerging Tech
It's Not So Easy to 3D Print a Gun
Plans for 3D printed weapon, the Liberator, were downloaded 50,000 times yesterday.
People
The value of a 'home inspector' for IT acquisitions
In the manner of Confucius, agencies should admit what they don't know and consider having technology experts review acquisitions.
Digital Government
Federal Agencies Start to Lose Competitive Edge for Cyber Workers
Federal cyber workers earn an average salary of $106,430, compared to $111,376 in the private sector.
Acquisition
NASA seeks feedback on next-generation technology contract
Agency explores a move to firm-fixed-price with the next iteration of its Simulation and Software Technology contract.
Ideas
There’s Nowhere Cooler Than Here
A former federal IT executive reflects on whether government service can be ‘cool.’
Emerging Tech
How a Startup Will Stream Video from Space Without Paying for a Satellite
The company struck a deal with a Russian contractor to install cameras on the International Space Station.
People
Feds' personal e-mail use creates potential records gap
Rules regarding the conduct of government business via e-mail don't always consider unofficial accounts. Questions surrounding the nominee for Labor secretary highlight the problems for agencies.
Emerging Tech
Blind Agency Attorney Sues CBP Over Tech Access
Lawsuit claims years of inaccessible IT kept lawyer from promotion.
Digital Government
Pentagon: China Views Information Warfare as Key to Countering U.S. Pacific Forces
Space systems are essential to dominating the battlefield.
Digital Government
Hearing set to probe data center progress
A House panel will hold a hearing away from Capitol Hill to gauge the progress of the FDCCI.
Digital Government