Digital Government
Can computers predict medical problems? VA thinks maybe.
An advanced ‘clinical reasoning’ system will tap the Veterans Health Administration’s vast digital archive.
Modernization
Library of Congress wants mobile access options for staff
Employees can access data remotely only with government-furnished devices.
People
Hagel faces tough budget questions
While his controversial statements on homosexuals and Israel are more widely known, the Defense secretary nominee may also have to answer for what he has said about the DOD budget.
Acquisition
GAO pushes new interagency contracting rules
The policy framework is in place, but now GSA and DOD have to implement it.
Digital Government
Fast failure could lead to big-data success
Big data investments are often high risk, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Emerging Tech
Just putting bills online doesn't tell you what they mean
To aid transparency, the House should update the U.S. Code.
Digital Government
How agencies can put Hadoop to work
The open-source platform is proving its mettle, but it's just one piece of a bigger puzzle.
Modernization
Everything you need to know about BlackBerry 10
BlackBerry has a new OS and gadgets to help bring the brand back to the forefront.
Emerging Tech
Here is the robot that will extract water from the moon
NASA's latest prototype has found a way to, quite literally, get water out of rocks. No word on if it can get blood from stone yet.
Digital Government
Telework group expands into broader mobility issues
BYOD strategies will be part of the remade organization's portfolio.
People
The envelope please ....
This year's honorees represent a wide range of accomplishments, such as guarding against the next wave of cyberattacks and deploying mission-driven big data projects. Read on for the full list of winners and information about the gala celebration coming in March.
Cybersecurity
Iranian hackers leak Turkmenistan web address registry passwords
Technology // Web Services // Turkmenistan; UK
Cybersecurity
Commentary: Head count isn’t the answer for cyber defense
Risk-based systems, not more people, are needed to tackle the data security challenge.
Digital Government
Sandy relief bill covers some of VA’s information technology costs
It also includes $207 million to repair the department’s Manhattan hospital.
Digital Government
Sandy bill includes $476 million for NOAA
Funds will help improve weather forecasts and repair or replace damaged systems.
People
Trove of data on energy use expands
New data sources and an extended API increase the Energy Information Administration's offering by 1.4 million data points.
Acquisition