Modernization

Internet, phone companies brace for Hurricane Sandy

High winds, rain and possible power outages have the potential to play havoc on networks

Digital Government

A government shutdown isn’t what it used to be

Thanks to telework, many employees remain on the job.

Modernization

Nine ways to make your cell phone last the whole storm even if the power goes out

Hurricane Sandy has begun hitting the east coast, but fortunately, cell phone access is available even when the power goes out.

Emerging Tech

What if we didn't know Hurricane Sandy was coming?

The New York Times reports that dying satellites threaten our ability to forecast storms in the years ahead.

Cybersecurity

Army adds cyber war to combat training

The Army is weaving cyber operations into its training for combat troops, an example of how cyberspace and traditional combat are blending.

Digital Government

Navy facility to fix contract management problems

Officials at the Naval Facilities Engineering Expeditionary Warfare Center plan to address shortcomings that auditors found in the center’s managing of contracts post-award, according to a new report.

Emerging Tech

The birth of Hurricane Sandy

NASA video: 10 days of storm development in 20 seconds

Digital Government

Big data brings big skillset gaps

Agencies need solid strategies to tackle big data – and the data scientists who can do the planning and execution are in very short supply. (Pictured: Bethann Pepoli, EMC.)

Cybersecurity

FBI starts new initiative to name hackers

The bureau’s plan dovetails with a Pentagon warning that intruders will be identified and retaliated against.

Digital Government

Hurricanes and Elections

The response to Sandy is unprecedented in this reporter’s experience.

People

CAOs: Juggling as a job skill

Why are CAOs not more effective? Maybe because so much of their job has little to do with the title.

Digital Government

ELC canceled

ACT-IAC cancels the Executive Leadership Conference due to impending storm.

Emerging Tech

Confessions of an Internet researcher

The Web’s effect is tough to isolate.

Digital Government

Hospital execs fail to measure return on IT investments

Survey reveals need for more thoughtful ROI analysis.

Digital Government

CIA seeks to expand drone fleet

Intelligence agency could add up to 10 drones if given green light.

Digital Government

A VA home loan milestone worth celebrating

The Veterans Affairs Department guaranteed its 20 millionth home loan this week.