Digital Government

It's Hard to Know Where to Turn During a Cyber Attack

The private sector holds a lot of the cybersecurity talent.

Digital Government

Relive President Obama's Drone War, in Under 10 Seconds

More than 3,000 people have died as a result of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan since 2004.

Emerging Tech

Here’s How the Government Hires a Dishwasher

Some solicitations make the rigorous federal contracting procedures seem silly.

Emerging Tech

Intel Community Seeks the Next Big Thing in High Powered Computing

IARPA is on the lookout for more powerful computers that burn less energy.

Modernization

By the End of This Year, China Will Have as Many Android Users as the U.S. Has People

And guess who's not making money on those Android phones?

People

Rebalancing act: DOD's leadership weighs priorities

Although Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently directed Defense Department officials to reevaluate the military's most important goals in light of reduced resources, the department remains obligated to a number of things, and negotiating them will require tactical leadership.

Acquisition

IG raps Air Force for contracting lapses

Air Force contracting officers have not consistently followed the rules for issuing solicitations for risky cost-reimbursement contracts.

Emerging Tech

Here are Google's Plans to Put Itself at the Core of Burma's Nascent Internet Infrastructure

The company sees itself as a new services provider for the country, where people use much of the blockaded software via proxy servers.

Digital Government

Reporting telework foot-draggers

The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.

Digital Government

The Bidding War for Dell Has Officially Begun

Activist investor and professional company-shaker-upper Carl Icahn has put an offer on the table for the PC manufacturer.

Digital Government

CBS Apologizes on Air to Vietnam Vets Over Tasteless Reality Show

'Amazing Race' episode taped in Hanoi used a downed B-52 bomber as a prop.

Emerging Tech

Twitter Needs to Deal With Misinformation. Here's How

The social network needs a better way to deal with errors and corrections.

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.