Digital Government
VA Awards Omnibus IT Contracts Valued at $5.3 Billion
Three firms will vie for computer and network gear orders for five years.
Digital Government
The postal service's hidden cool factor
E-mail made paper mail seem like old hat years ago, but the U.S. Postal Service is operating on the cutting edge of technology, behind the scenes.
Digital Government
Could Congress work from home?
The nation's lawmakers could join the ranks of teleworkers if new bill passes.
Digital Government
What the heck is Hadoop?
The open-source tool simplifies big-data management, but don't think of it as just another means of data analysis, experts say. In the right application, Hadoop frees users to explore information in whole new ways.
Modernization
The Unfinished Agenda of Outgoing FCC Chairman Genachowski
The departing Federal Communications Commission chief leaves a lot for his successor to do.
Digital Government
TSA to Heed Formal Gripes Over Body Scans
Following lawsuit, the agency seeks public comments about formerly undisclosed screening rules.
Cybersecurity
Slovenian cybercrime ring nets 2M euros by targeting accounting employees
Financial Services // Slovenia
Cybersecurity
Anons release records of 30,000+ Israeli officials, including Mossad agents
Government (Foreign) // Israel
Cybersecurity
'Leak' of publicly-available Montreal police personal info was intimidation
Government (Foreign) // Montreal, Canada
Cybersecurity
Workers at former Energy plutonium production site suffer breach
Energy // Government (U.S.) // South Carolina, United States
Digital Government
Clearances Command Six-Figure Compensation Packages for IT Pros
Tech workers had an edge even over peers with security credentials.
Emerging Tech
Who’s Using Our Data? Ag Agencies Ask
That part of the open data equation is sometimes forgotten.
Digital Government
John Klossner on the Fed 100
FCW's resident cartoonist takes a look at our long-running awards program.
People
Rep. John Mica at a glance
The Florida Republican and former Transportation and Infrastructure chairman now heads House Oversight's Government Operations Subcommittee, where federal IT is very much on the agenda.
Digital Government
GSA's WillowWood facility to close
WillowWood was 'state of the art before state of the art was cool,' says one of its creators.
Digital Government
Congress turns attention to 2014 budget
With the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown passed, lawmakers set their sights further out.
Digital Government
FDA Wants to Make the Internet Less Safe for Fake Drugs
Counterfeit medical devices, dietary supplements and food also targeted.
People
Agencies sign pact to strengthen acquisition training
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the General Services Administration pledge to strengthen their cooperation and commitment to the Federal Acquisition Institute.
Digital Government
Stirrings of freedom rustle in China
There may not be pure freedom of speech in China, but the media (old and new) are far from monolithic, Steve Kelman finds.
Digital Government