Emerging Tech
Space Apps and Duck-Sized Horses in Microgravity
Astronaut Ron Garan answers questions about NASA’s Space Apps Challenge on Reddit.
Cybersecurity
South Korean Websites Taken Down In Possible Cyberattack From North Korea
The web servers of three television networks and three major banks in South Korea were brought down.
Digital Government
Senate votes to keep government open through September
A fast-moving afternoon session led to passage of a bill that will prevent a government shutdown.
Acquisition
Procurement reform bill passes committee
Despite complaints from advocacy groups that they've had too little time to review new provisions, the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act has cleared its first hurdle.
Cybersecurity
DHS IT: Real progress or persistent problems?
Oversight hearing explores agency savings and agile development efforts, urges more attention to delays and overruns.
People
Congratulations to the 2013 Federal 100
Read all about this year's winners from government, industry and academia. We present the full list of winners, and profile each to highlight their unique accomplishments and contributions to federal IT in 2012.
People
Challenges await the next OMB head
Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President Barack Obama’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, is expected to be easily confirmed. That may be the last easy thing about the job.
Digital Government
House Lawmaker Wants VA Benefits Chief to Resign
Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman says Allison Hickey is ill-equipped to manage the claims backlog.
Cybersecurity