Digital Government
Can ATF's Rick Holgate ditch the desktop?
At a time when many agencies are struggling to untether their employees from desktop PCs, CIO Rick Holgate is moving ATF closer to a mobile-only work environment.
Acquisition
FedRAMP issues first certification
The General Services Administration met its self-imposed year-end deadline to begin approving cloud providers.
Cybersecurity
Cyber espionage; Network intrusion; Software vulnerability
Nonprofit // New York, United States
Emerging Tech
White House responds to Russian adoption petitions
This response may be the fastest ever to a We the People appeal.
Digital Government
Senate drops effort to prevent warrantless email monitoring
In approving a non-controversial bill about video-rental records, Congress had the chance to stop warrantless email searches, but they passed it up.
Digital Government
Health IT investigation finds ‘gaping security holes’
Most known data breaches have been hackers intent on identity theft.
Digital Government
FISA passes: Warrantless wiretapping will live on
The controversial legislation will be sent to President Obama's desk for signature.
Digital Government
VA’s disability claims backlog tops 900,000
More than 600,000 claims have been languishing in the system for longer than 125 days.
Digital Government
How big data can solve America's gun problem
The private sector has all the tools we need to flag rapid weapons build-ups and suspicious purchases. All that's needed is the political will to build the most basic database.
Modernization
More than half of American homes don't use a landline
With the ascent of mobile, landlines dip back to World War II-era penetration.
Digital Government
Cybersecurity is one of five key national security issues in 2013
Get ready for another turbulent year.
Digital Government
What you need to know about EPA's carbon rules
In 2013, the agency will enter into the most controversial parts of rulemaking.
Digital Government
Big data in 2013: Not just for big projects
Rather than take on big data for big data’s sake, agencies should be strategic in their approach, writes Bill Cull.
Cybersecurity
Small N.C. cloud company nabs first FedRAMP security certification
Any federal agency can now tap Autonomic Resources’ remote networks without testing security.
Digital Government
China turns on navigation system over Asia that rivals GPS
The Beidou system is to have 35 satellites in operation by 2020.
Cybersecurity
FBI is on the lookout for financial losses unrelated to fiscal cliff
A cyber gang has been plotting to empty online banking accounts by spring 2013.
Digital Government
Feds resolve to facilitate health data exchange in 2013
A new funding opportunity announced late last week will pave the way.
People
Overcoming IT skepticism: 7 steps to creating a new culture
Studies show that most government leaders are unsurprised when IT projects are delivered late, over budget or scrapped before being implemented. But there is a way to dramatically improve the chances for success. Bob Woods and Marybeth Fraser offer some key steps to make it happen.
Digital Government