Digital Government
Pentagon cyberwarriors to unload some defensive tasks to big data
DARPA wants machines to collate streams of information to free humans for judgment calls.
Digital Government
Can you predict the future by reading Twitter? The Pentagon thinks maybe.
Funding program will address information overload by sifting unstructured text.
Cybersecurity
New Jersey invites vets to compete for cyber residencies at key institutions
Gaming competition for enrollment in community college cyber institute starts on Tuesday.
Emerging Tech
White House says no deal to secession petitioners
The administration also won’t build a Star Wars-style Death Star.
Digital Government
U.S. may land key Asian nuclear trade deals in 2013
U.S. envoys could seal as many as three important nuclear trade agreements with Asian nations this year.
Digital Government
BYOD encounters yet another hurdle
As agencies try to craft effective policies, the private sector is not sharing lessons learned.
Acquisition
GSA chief plans 10 strategic sourcing efforts by 2015
Agency plans to target products and services that all agencies use, such as wireless devices and tools, for bulk-buying technique.
Digital Government
European version of FTC accuses Google of abusing its dominant search results
Though Google didn't receive any major penalties from Washington, the company might have to change its practices in Europe.
Digital Government
Union complaint: DOD memo biased toward contractors
As DOD braces for budget cuts, a union leader worries that guidance from the top favors contractors over department employees.
Digital Government
The antisocial network?
Steve Kelman wonders if the young generation's aversion to voice calls in favor of text and social networking will change the working world in a few years.
Modernization
FBI posts Google map of bank heist photos so locals can finger the perps
The new website is aimed at deterring robberies and curbing gun violence, feds say.
Digital Government
Leaders direct DOD to buckle down on spending
Because the recent spending deal did not permanently solve the nation's fiscal crisis, the Defense Department is now planning measures to limit its budget risk.
Digital Government
Latest flu numbers paint the picture of an epidemic
The Centers for Disease Control is set to release its weekly flu advisory report on Friday.
Modernization
Mobile users rejoice: Superfast Wi-Fi is coming
FCC plans to boost unlicensed spectrum allocated to Wi-Fi by 35 percent.
Digital Government
Important dates
What are those marks on the calendar for? Cartoonist John Klossner knows.
Digital Government
VA partners with veterans group to measure Post-9/11 GI Bill success
Research will determine how many vets and their dependents complete school under the program.
Emerging Tech