Emerging Tech
A tale of 2 strategies: The Twitter genius of Chuck Grassley and Cory Booker
Two of the most successful politicians on social media have different approaches for how they talk to voters.
Emerging Tech
Astronomers discover a planet almost identical to Earth
Planet is roughly 50 percent larger than Earth and orbits a star that closely resembles our own sun.
Digital Government
The urgent need for confidential psychological care for U.S. military
Soldiers' concerns about retribution and stigma make many reluctant to see military psychologists, and their health insurance does not pay for them see civilian doctors.
People
Former White House CIO jumps into publishing
Brook Colangelo kept White House colleagues working remotely in the 2010 blizzards. Now he will head IT strategy for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Acquisition
How DOD can make sense of its software
A little-noticed provision in the Defense Authorization Act could bring big savings through license optimization, writes Flexera's Stephen Schmidt.
Digital Government
Congress begins to look beyond the budget
Why new chairmen and post-election realities could spark action on cybersecurity, IT procurement and other key issues.
Cybersecurity
Accidentally leaked credentials; Man-in-the-middle attack
Financial Services // Social Media // Telecommunications // Web Services // Worldwide
Cybersecurity
Network intrusion
Education // Healthcare and Public Health // North Carolina, United States
Digital Government
What does DOD's Microsoft deal mean for federal IT?
Three-year, $617 million agreement goes beyond bulk purchasing, Pentagon officials say.
Digital Government
Why you really should read those terms of service
GSA's new agreement with Pinterest is the latest attempt to ensure agencies' social outreach do not conflict with federal law.
People
Obama signs Do Not Pay legislation
New law calls for expanded use of existing databases to guard against fraud and error.
Emerging Tech
Training, relationships help with social media quality control
A new report aims to bust myths about government's use of social media.
Emerging Tech
White House responds to petition to deport Piers Morgan
Administration officials also took on marijuana legalization appeals.
Digital Government
Marine Corps intel does not play well with others
Survey shows uniformed and civilian personnel aren't very happy with their jobs, compared to their counterparts elsewhere.
Digital Government
Develop an open source scheduling system for VA and win $3 million
Contest is to replace 25-year-old patient appointment software.
Modernization
FCC plans post-Sandy hearings in New York and New Jersey
Sessions will focus on damage to cellular networks and needed improvements.
Emerging Tech
Map of tweeting world leaders shows little blank space
President Obama is the most popular world leader on Twitter; Chavez is second.
Digital Government
Air Force eyes return of mobile nuclear missiles
Rail or vehicle based systems could augment warheads stored in fixed silos.
People
Agencies getting better at social tools
A new report documents some successful social-media programs, offers advice for agencies.
Digital Government