Digital Government
Softening the sequester's blow
With up to $5 billion restored through some maneuvering, agencies are seeking ways to avert the doomsday scenarios many had feared.
People
Tech pros among Service to America award finalists
The Partnership for Public Service's awards honor achievement in various aspects of federal service.
Digital Government
Defense Intelligence Agency Contemplates Austerity
DIA leaders have planned a conference to focus on current and emerging challenges.
Digital Government
Study Predicts BYOD Boom by 2016
You buy the smartphone and your boss pays for the plan in one recommended scenario.
Digital Government
Agriculture Department Considers Data-Driven Nutrition Assistance
Officials could use the database to make smarter decisions and improve state and federal cooperation.
People
John Mica: Chairman in waiting?
The Florida Republican is likely to be the next chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Digital Government
In Congress, 'regular order' is a tall order
A budget resolution and clear spending allocations could bring much-needed stability to agency planning efforts.
Modernization
$1 Billion in Bitcoin Was Traded in April—16 Times the Previous Record
Just a month prior, only $60 million in bitcoin was traded.
Digital Government
Are You Ready to Pay for YouTube?
A new strategy may help YouTube compete with other online outlets and major television networks.
Cybersecurity
The Worst Possible Cybersecurity Breaches Could Be Far Worse Than You Imagined
How much damage could a group of well-trained hackers do, economic and otherwise, if they really wanted to?
Cybersecurity
'The Netherlands’ most significant spy of the modern era'
Government (Foreign) // Government (International) // Netherlands
People
DOD says enterprise mobility effort 'will pay for itself'
Despite sequestration pressures, the Pentagon is still working to extend mobile beyond the Blackberry.
Digital Government
Satellite instrument ready early
The satellite program, which has recently come under IG criticism, is ahead of schedule.
Digital Government
White House releases We the People API
The tool will allow app developers to use the data collected by the online petition site.
Emerging Tech
Awesome Spaceship that Discovered Hundreds of New Planets May Soon Be Space Junk
The Kepler spacecraft started its mission from Florida in 2009, but the it may not last much longer.
Modernization
Apple and Others Could Stop Smartphone Theft. Here’s Why They Don’t
According to the FCC, 30% to 40% of robberies in major US cities involve smartphones.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon: Pyongyang Likely to Seek Foreign Help With Cyberwarfare
First Defense report to Congress on North Korean military might stops short of pinning responsibility for intrusions on regime.
People
Furloughed feds can take to the fairway
If you're forced to take unpaid leave, might as well enjoy a discounted round of golf.
Modernization