Cybersecurity
Software execs plugging into Congress, agencies during annual strategy summit
Executives want U.S. officials to use trade negotiations to ensure that markets are open and that countries respect IP rights.
Emerging Tech
CEA chief calls for SOPA movement to block anti-net proposals
“The world needs a PIPA-SOPA moment,” CEA chief Gary Shapiro told reporters during a briefing on Tuesday.
Digital Government
Technology can fix the budget crisis, say former FCC officials
Former regulators have an ambitious plan to accelerate growth.
Digital Government
Pentagon exempts cyber weapons from collateral damage directive
Developers of computer systems aren’t required to build the same safeguards as traditional arms makers.
Modernization
NOAA geostationary satellite program gets favorable review
While problems with other programs could lead to lengthy gaps in polar satellite coverage, agency’s GOES-R project is on track for 2015 launches.
Digital Government
Feds say innovation is seldom encouraged or rewarded
Private sector workers say the opposite.
People
Transition tips for careerists
Making a good impression on new agency leaders serves you well, writes Alan Balutis, but it takes some finesse.
People
Crowdsourcing the next NASA.gov
Agency is pushing for public input as it plans its website redesign.
Digital Government
As fiscal cliff nears, is no news good news?
Insiders say the spotlight could make compromise harder. "I think the fact that you're not hearing any details is good," one senator said.
Emerging Tech
Issa plans to talk Internet regulation on Reddit
The congressman’s AMA is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Digital Government
Let Local Radio Stations Bloom
FCC is opening the process for groups to apply for low-power FM stations.
Digital Government
Bringing the "book group" idea to the world of charitable giving
A modest proposal that combines the opportunity to give, to learn and to share good times with friends.
Modernization
Smokey Bear’s official app is close but no campfire
The forest fire fighter’s tool is heavy on text and light on innovation.
Digital Government
Pay freezes, job cuts and tight budgets hurt feds’ job satisfaction
Employee survey shows few believe pay and promotions are tied to performance.
Digital Government
Video: Experimental X-47B drone will undergo testing at sea
Aircraft carrier hosts test ops for an unmanned aircraft.
People
Workforce challenges continue to hamper FDA
Independent report calls for additional training, improved metrics and mandatory exit interviews.
Cybersecurity
Your stolen cellphone's records are going straight to the cops
New York City police can have access, without a subpoena or warrant, to cell phone records of victims.
Emerging Tech