People
'Baddest' innovation fellow goes to GitHub
Ben Balter has taken a position at the open software collaboration platform, maintaining a focus on government.
Digital Government
North Korea Is Now Threatening a Preemptive Nuclear Attack
The threats come as the U.N. condemns North Korea's latest nuclear test.
Digital Government
The Wonderful World of Drones
Fighting fires, reducing crime, counting sea lions - the case for domestic UAVs.
Acquisition
Push to reduce contractor compensation continues
Three senators are trying to get a reduction to the compensation cap added to the continuing resolution.
Modernization
Cheap Android smartphones could overwhelm China’s censors
Android accounts for 90% of new smartphone purchases in China, a trend that is alarming the government.
Emerging Tech
Japan Is the Most Cloud-Friendly Nation
United States ranks third, a software industry group says.
Emerging Tech
Why John Kerry Must Listen to China's Social Web
The Chinese web provides a candid window into what the country's citizens want from their government -- and from the United States.
Digital Government
Feds seek user input on mobile experience
GSA has launched a crowdsourcing tool intended to refine the government's efforts to create 'citizen-centric mobile.'
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