Digital Government
If You’re a Soldier, Your Next Telecom Carrier Could be a Drone
Mini base stations aboard unmanned aircraft may soon provide troops with smartphone reception.
Acquisition
China pushes back against new IT sourcing rules
Restriction on four agencies could affect trade relations, Ministry of Commerce official warns.
Digital Government
Homeland Security CIO Takes an Unexplained Leave of Absence
Richard Spires, a well-respected federal manager, has been overseeing the department's $6.4 billion IT purse since 2009.
People
Cureton's temporary successor picked
The departing NASA CIO will be replaced, for the short term anyway, by an associate deputy administrator.
Emerging Tech
Agencies Get Green Light to Use Six-Second Video Sharing Site
GSA wants to offer early access to Vine.
Digital Government
What’s Keeping Your Doctor Off Twitter
Not all doctors are eager to hop on the social media wagon.
Digital Government
Some Serious Paper Shredding at the F-35 Program Office
Detailed contract solicitation for a seemingly simple service might help show why project is over budget.
Cybersecurity
Why is Richard Spires on leave?
DHS confirms only that Spires is on 'elected leave;' Deputy CIO Margie Graves steps in as acting CIO.
Digital Government
Just what is a 'data center,' anyway?
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Digital Government
Bullish on big data? Better make a plan.
A well-reasoned strategy is essential for big-data success.
People
The future of the CIO
As NASA CIO Linda Cureton leaves government for the private sector, she offers some parting thoughts on the changing role of the federal CIO.
Digital Government
Join the Conversation about Federal IT Reform
You can comment on a crowdsourced version of the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act.
Modernization
State Department Launches New App for Prospective Diplomats
The app can help students prepare for the Foreign Service exam.
Emerging Tech
The First Direct Image of a Two-Sun System
Twenty years ago, humans had never identified a single planet outside our own solar system. Now we have pictures.
Digital Government
China offers businesses big opportunities, including the chance to have your data stolen
A quarter of American businesses in China say they have experienced the expensive theft of proprietary data.
Digital Government
Scientists Just Made Bacteria That Love Coffee as Much as You Do
Scientists have created synthetic bacteria that need caffeine to live and reproduce.
Emerging Tech
Bitcoin Is Now a Billion Dollar Industry
It's unclear why the nationless virtual currency is skyrocketing in value.
Digital Government
A possible reprieve on STOCK Act disclosures?
National Academy of Public Administration warns that online financial reporting could 'threaten agency missions, individual safety and privacy;' Carper vows 'very serious consideration.'
Modernization