Digital Government
Democrats' Dilemma on High-Skilled Immigration Reform
Business leaders are worried about a deficit of high-skilled workers.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Has a Massive Green Technology Trade Surplus with China
Maybe it's time to stop fretting over solar industry dominance.
Cybersecurity
DARPA to Turn off Funding for Hackers Pursuing Cybersecurity Research
Cyber Fast Track program underwrites proposals from academics and pranksters alike.
People
Encryption failures at VA put vets' data at risk
An IG review sparked by a whistleblower report finds officials approved the insecure transmissions.
Cybersecurity
Dumpster exposes sensitive patient files
Healthcare and Public Health // Georgia, United States
Digital Government
Transportation Command Chief Eyes Airships
They have the potential to make 'factory to foxhole' cargo delivery possible, he says.
Emerging Tech
Open Source Government: Code-Sharing Site Hires Federal Liaison
GitHub looks to spur legislative and regulatory collaboration, in addition to code projects.
Emerging Tech
'Brainpainting' Offers Hope for Interacting with Computers by Thought Alone
These amplifiers for the human brain are designed to allow people with paralysis to interact with the world.
Digital Government
Special Operations Command Plans to Link Its Networks With Allies
Command will leverage its infrastructure for information sharing.
Digital Government
Does your agency need big data? Maybe not.
Although it seems to be everywhere, big data is not something that every agency needs to worry about. What makes the difference?
People
Ridge, Schmidt form consulting firm
Former DHS secretary and former White House cybersecurity advisor team up offer strategy, policy development and architecture design.
Digital Government
House passes continuing resolution
Measure, pending Senate passage, would prevent government shutdown.
Digital Government
Not All Work-from-Home Bans Are Created Equal
Marissa Mayer's change to Yahoo! has been met with a lot of commentary. Why hasn't Best Buy's?
People
Coburn continues to question agency job listings
Forgoing some new hires could reduce pressure to furlough current employees, senator argues.
Digital Government
If Symptoms Persist, Text Your Doctor
Ninety percent of Americans have never emailed or texted with their doctor. Should they?
People
Naba Barkakati: On your side
The chief technologist at GAO wants to dispel the notion that an audit is something to fear.
Digital Government
The Obama Administration Hasn't Ruled Out Drone Attacks on US Soil
The Obama administration is not in favor of drone strikes on U.S. soil except in the event of "an extraordinary circumstance."
Emerging Tech
Day of Reckoning for China’s Solar Industry Could Affect U.S.
The cash-strapped solar company Suntech faces $2 billion in debt.
Acquisition
OFPP gets an earful in debate over outsourcing
Industry association, federal employee group speak their minds at public meeting.
Modernization