Digital Government
Is sequestration just media hype?
The Conversation: Our responses to your questions and comments.
Emerging Tech
Imagine an Aircraft Carrier Made Out of ... Robots
Next up: autonomous boats for maritime disasters
Emerging Tech
How NASA Scientists Are Turning L.A. Into One Big Climate-Change Lab
Scientists have been probing the city's airspace for more than a year, as part of an interagency initiative called the Megacities Carbon Project.
Acquisition
Sequester could hit small DOD providers hard
Military officials warn lawmakers that small businesses will likely feel the first effects of budget cuts.
Cybersecurity
China Says U.S. Is on Offense in Hacking Attacks on Defense Ministry
The Chinese Ministry of Defense has a report stating the U.S. hacked two vital military sites.
Digital Government
Do a 'Unified Workspace' and Mobility Mix?
Report offers thoughts on creating a cohesive environment amid telework and BYOD.
Digital Government
Sequestration: An agency view
As agencies tighten their spending to comply with the mandatory budget cuts, employees will encounter a variety of effects. Read on for a look at what some agencies expect.
Digital Government
Feds: Keep your computers longer, Rep says
If we can drive cars for more than 100,000 miles, Congressman wonders, why do agencies need the newest IT products?
People
Honoring excellence in workforce development, training
Do you work in an agency that has been particularly successful in workforce development and training initiatives? Now is your chance to nominate it for the 2013 W. Edwards Deming Award, which celebrates excellence in government training.
Cybersecurity
Head of Israel’s nuclear program twice loses his laptop to a thief
Energy // Government (Foreign) // Israel
Cybersecurity
Cyber Warriors Will Be Embedded in Military Commands
Civilian, contractor and uniformed staff percentages not yet determined.
Modernization
Here Comes the Parade of Computing Interfaces That Want to Replace the Touchscreen
Over the next six months or so, we're going to see an explosion of new ways of interacting with computers, televisions, and mobile devices.
People
Issa, Spires sketch visions for IT reform and CIO authority
House hearing on draft legislation explores budget authority, chains of command and the sheer number of agency CIOs.
Acquisition
Acquisition officials still wary of talking to industry
As Congress assembles a new IT procurement bill, the former head of the OFPP urges easing tensions between agencies and companies as his 'myth-busting' campaign sought to do.
Digital Government
Pew poll: Public fears coming budget cuts
Poll also reveals that the blame gap between the president and Congress is narrowing.
Digital Government
Army Faces ‘Devastating’ Budget Crisis, Service Official Says
Nonetheless, the service will go ahead with its network integration evaluation this spring.
Digital Government
The Loophole That Keeps Precarious Medical Devices in Use
Devices such as AEDs remain in a grandfathered status that allows them to bypass important regulation
Digital Government
Coming in March: Biggest Fed IT Acquisition Overhaul Plan Since 1996
Rep. Issa aims to introduce his IT Reform Act before spring recess.
Emerging Tech
Meet the Former NASA Scientist Who's Teaching Coloradans How to Grow Marijuana Legally
Dale J. Chamberlain's High Altitude School of Hydroponics (HASH) courses are specifically designed to comply with Colorado's new cannabis law.
Digital Government