Digital Government
The 'silent crisis' in science and technology recruiting
There aren't enough workers in the pipeline to fill job vacancies, report finds.
Cybersecurity
McConnell open to revisiting cybersecurity bill
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says December is a possible time for discussion.
Emerging Tech
Residents of all 50 states have filed secession petitions
A handful of Vermont residents joined the appeal for independence on Thursday.
People
Navy makes intell, cyber personnel moves
The National Maritime Intelligence Center and Office of Naval Intelligence get a new leader.
Digital Government
Military strikes go viral: Israel is live-Tweeting its own offensive into Gaza
It's no Apple keynote. It's Operation Pillar of Defense.
Digital Government
Coburn criticizes DOD as 'Department of Everything'
The Defense Department spends money on making beef jerky, analyzing Twitter users and developing fun iPhone apps, senator charges.
Cybersecurity
Latest cybersecurity bill failure returns focus to executive order
Officials say legislation is still necessary to fully address cyber threats, but the failure of Congress to pass a bill in its lame-duck session makes White House action more likely.
Cybersecurity
Advocates hope Petraeus scandal will spur action on ECPA
Lawmakers say 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act needs updating.
Acquisition
Experts applaud DOD Better Buying plan
The Defense Department is generally on the right track with its Better Buying Power initiative, experts say. Some refinements, however, could improve it.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill falls short in Senate, again
Lack of action sets stage for an executive order implementing new policies.
People
IT can have 'transformational impact': Spires
Technology initiatives have the potential to radically change government, but employees need current skills, CIOs say.
Digital Government
Pentagon taps SAIC to build unmanned submarine-spying sea vessel
Firm nabs three-year, $58 million contract.
Emerging Tech
The best of the non-secession petitions to the White House
One We the People petitioner's hokey plea for national unity
Digital Government
Pentagon to beef up space surveillance in Australia
Defense will install an advanced radar and telescope there to track space objects.
Digital Government
Expect IT consolidation, cost cutting during Obama’s second term
CIOs hope to trim costs through smarter contracts, shared services and cloud.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs broadens view of mobile devices
Department wants to expand viewing of EHR images beyond iPads.
Digital Government
Cybersecurity workforce challenges defy easy answers
Advisory council report oversimplifies the issues, industry official says.
People