Digital Government
Mobile health IT proponents must address security issues
Consumers worry sensitive health data will be hacked.
Digital Government
BAE could be in play for U.S. buyers
The U.K. company’s merger talks with EADS failed.
Digital Government
VA’s PC encryption puzzle
The department has installed fewer than 16 percent of software packages purchased for $6 million since 2006, IG says.
Digital Government
Court hands huge victory to universities' digitization efforts
Universities can proceed with their efforts to scan books, not just because of the ability to search, but because of the huge benefits to blind students.
Cybersecurity
Air Force seeks to redefine cyberspace
Changing understanding and procurement reform could be the keys to winning cyber wars, Air Force commanders say.
Emerging Tech
DARPA to shift away from applied battlefield tech
Agency should recommit to traditional mission of long-range research, director says.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Watchdog group misrepresented awards program
Cause for Action investigation targeted "excessive" spending on promotional and commemorative items, but DHS IG program "entails employee bonuses and performance incentives."
People
The state of the CIO
The role of the CIO in federal agencies has never been exactly clear. Over the years, debates about the nature of the job and the CIO's proper authority have periodically flared. Here, current and former federal IT executives take stock of the progress CIOs have made and what they can do to ensure future success.
Digital Government
Friday Roundup: Furloughs, cyberthreats, open data in action
News worth noting on technology, government and business.
Digital Government
USDA offers buyouts to tech shop
Eligible employees who want the offer must accept by Monday.
People
Smart government IT can be a catalyst for change
The current budget crisis could be an opportunity for federal CIOs to help their agencies build a smarter, more efficient and more cost-effective government.
Modernization
Election app targets voter suppression fears
Users can document and report possible voting irregularities.
Cybersecurity
Feds grant Illinois State funding for cyber planning
Government seeks to bolster emergency responses at local levels.
Modernization
GAO blasts location-tracking privacy policies
Report says companies aren't providing consumers with clear information.
Cybersecurity
Panetta: Intruders ‘successfully gained access’ to critical control systems
The Pentagon is finalizing offensive rules of engagement to protect civilian cyberspace
Acquisition
Good directions for strategic sourcing
Steve Kelman assesses recommendations in a recent GAO report on strategic sourcing.
People
Every sheriff needs a deputy
No leader is complete without a strong right hand, and CIOs are no exception. Deputy CIOs, though less visible than their bosses, nonetheless play a vital role in managing agency technology.
Modernization
Sprint is considering selling itself
The company is currently in talks with Japanese telecommunications corporation, Softbank.
Modernization