Digital Government
What pain killers can teach us about open government
Companies are using raw government data to build applications that help consumers.
Digital Government
IG details unaddressed tech concerns at Commerce
Despite past reports highlighting various deficiencies, many recommendations have not been implented yet, IG tells Congressional panel.
People
How to fix bad agency websites
First Fridays, a GSA-run usability testing program, helps federal agencies improve their online presence.
Digital Government
Uncertainties may keep whistleblowers quiet
Observers wonder whether Obama's reservations about protections for employees who expose wrongdoing will have a dampening effect.
Digital Government
Experienced IT workers in high demand in 2013
Entry-level and tech support employees are lowest priority for hirers, survey finds.
Modernization
Facebook's new plan could make your cellphone bill disappear
The just released "voice message" feature for Facebook's Messenger app lets you add audio to your conversations.
Acquisition
A winning idea for innovation
Contests offer an attractive alternative to traditional procurements in some situations, bringing innovative solutions to agencies to attack unusual problems, writes Steve Kelman.
Digital Government
FTC clears Google on anti-trust claims
After a two year investigation into Google's possibly anti-competitive antics, the company plans to make some changes.
Modernization
Postal Service to host cloud-based public-private ID protection network
USPS test could pave the way for governmentwide embrace of National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace.
Digital Government
How bad is our debt problem, anyway?
How the federal deficit grew so big, why it is actually shrinking and whether a deal can bring it under control.
Acquisition
Protest slows NASA open source project
NASA's plans to move to a content management system with open source architecture would govern 140 websites and 1,600 assets and applications.
Modernization
Can the government really ban Twitter parody accounts?
Arizona is considering a law that will make it a felony to use another person's real name to create an online profile intended to harm or defraud.
Digital Government
Hey, let’s give everyone an Air Force network contract
New law asks Defense to increase number of eligible contractors.
Digital Government
DISA taps seven vendors for $1.4 billion network support contract
Small businesses will compete for work over the five-year life of the contract.
Digital Government
What happened to the 2012 tech bubble that never was
Facebook's fizzled IPO was a pretty good microcosm for 2012 in startup land.
Digital Government
Defense bill emphasizes cyber operations
Cyber defense gets more prominent role -- with clearer authorities and greater oversight -- under National Defense Authorization Act for 2013.
Emerging Tech
Why Google really wants you to use Google+ this year
The tech company is forcing users to log in with Google+ in order to get better data for advertisers.
People
Mica to chair new oversight panel on government operations
A reorganization within the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has consolidated subcommitees, reducing the number from seven to five.
Acquisition