Digital Government
Budget uncertainty puts federal IT dashboard in limbo
It won't be updated until Obama's fiscal 2014 budget proposal is out.
Modernization
Larry Page just wants Apple and Google to get along
The Google CEO insists he wants to see more cooperation between the two companies.
Digital Government
Is the 'geeky' image scaring women away from tech jobs?
Survey respondents say promoting women with successful careers is the best way to boost representation.
Digital Government
How much crime really occurs? Don’t ask the feds.
FBI statistics do not reflect online crime, gun trafficking and other post-1930 illicit activities.
People
State's proposal to delay tweets draws undelayed reaction
Possible policy change at diplomacy agency would blunt one of the key strengths of social media, critics say.
Emerging Tech
The Chinese want to know why their news is on Twitter and they aren't
The Communist Party's official Twitter account has caused outrage among Chinese citizens stuck behind the country's Firewall.
Acquisition
Contracting's seismic shift?
Within the bureaucratic language of a recent OMB memo lies a provision that could dramatically alter federal procurement.
Emerging Tech
Via the Moon, a theory of life on Mars
NASA captures, quite literally, gravity's rainbow.
People
Harnessing the energy of youth for better government
'Ethical hacking' training for young people has some risks, but Steve Kelman thinks that bringing the enthusiasm of the young to bear is an idea with many applications in government.
Digital Government
FCC task force promotes broadband adoption
The Federal Communications Commission has brought together a group to encourage the spread of emerging network technologies.
People
The dangers of consultant-speak
Trendy buzzwords should never be allowed to obscure the fact that IT consulting is all about having a positive effect on the mission and the bottom line, writes Bob Woods.
Emerging Tech
How to take the 'social' out of social media
A two-day approval process for vetting government Tweets makes no sense.
Digital Government
It’s not too early to sign up for Telework Week 2013
Last year, program officials estimate 71,000 participants saved collectively $5.6 million in commuting costs.
Digital Government
Health care providers leave patients' data vulnerable
Risks will increase with the growing use of mobile and cloud technologies, study finds.
Digital Government
Pentagon, NIH fund pollen-based vaccine delivery research
Research could one day allow troops in the field to vaccinate themselves against biological warfare threats.
Emerging Tech
White House joins Pinterest
The administration hopes to broaden its social media reach.
Emerging Tech
NASA eyes Velcro to ease the way for in-orbit satellite repairs
The low-tech fastener is a cheap option for enhancing compatibility with emerging servicing technology.
People
Hurry! The deadline for Fed 100 nominations is almost here
Make sure great work is recognized -- nominations close on Dec. 21.
People
Air Force assigns general to new Cyber Command role
Brig. Gen. Sheila Zuehlke was nominated for appointment to the rank of major general and assigned as mobilization assistant to the commander of U.S. Cyber Command. Her appointment was one of three recent Air Force personnel moves.
Acquisition