Modernization

Legacy systems still power much of government

Despite all the talk of modernization, much of the government's IT spending goes to the operation of systems based on decades-old technology.

Digital Government

Report chronicles the rising burden of military mental health care

Mental disorders accounted for 63 percent increase in hospital visits during 11 years of war.

Emerging Tech

John McAfee can't stay out of the spotlight

Software magnate posts a Q&A while in a Guatemalan detention center.

Cybersecurity

Accidentally leaked credentials; Misplaced data

Government (U.S.) // Washington, DC, United States

Cybersecurity

Data dump; Network intrusion

Government (Foreign) // China

Cybersecurity

Bitcoin is as legit as Paypal now, in at least one country

The French government has given one of the company's exchanges permission to operate as a payment service provider there.

Digital Government

More invisible wounds of war

VA expands list of illnesses related to traumatic brain injury that will qualify vets for disability benefits.

Cybersecurity

Cyber early warning deal collapses after Russia balks

UN-recognized organization fails to reach consensus on declaration to avoid cyberwar.

Emerging Tech

NASA: Apocalypse, no!

A senior scientist at the agency debunks doomsday theories.

Digital Government

Electronic records surge continues

Nearly 72 percent of office-based doctors use them.

Emerging Tech

Another kind of secession petition

Leader of the micronation 'Molossia' seeks recognition from U.S.

Cybersecurity

Can an executive order protect against a 'cyber Pearl Harbor?'

A draft executive order on cybersecurity eliminates the mandates on the private sector that had been a sticking point in the failed attempt to pass legislation, insiders say.

Modernization

Text-to-911 service to be available nationwide in 2014

Major carriers also installing bounce back messages if 911 texts don’t go through.

Acquisition

OMB renews mandatory-use fears

The new strategic sourcing memo urges another look at enforcing mandatory use of strategic sourcing, bringing new criticism from industry.

Digital Government

Telework milestones

It's been two years since the Telework Enhancement Act was signed into law.

People

Collaboration’s role in the new work environment

Agencies have the opportunity to enhance productivity and innovation but only if they learn to manage collaborative efforts effectively

Modernization

What Apple's all-American factory of the future might look like

The company's past and the current economy may offer a picture of their future stateside factory.

Digital Government

Virtual border fence contract postponed due to fierce competition

Deal for SBInet replacement delayed by nine months.

Cybersecurity

John McAfee rushed to hospital after apparent heart attacks in prison

The anti-virus pioneer was sent to the hospital just hours after Guatemala's government denied him asylum.