Emerging Tech
Non-secession White House petitions also surge
A breakdown of We the People petitions filed since the election.
Digital Government
Health information exchanges face significant financial challenges
Some may not be sustainable after federal funding dries up.
Digital Government
Gaza and the tactical military use of social media
An Israeli PSA shows one more way Internet tools are reshaping the landscape of war.
Digital Government
China offers drones to Pakistan
Pakistan has struggled to build up advanced targeting technology.
Digital Government
To spark innovation, feds take a few lessons from Silicon Valley
OPM’s idea lab uses open spaces and human-centered design to foster collaboration on special projects.
Digital Government
OPM extends application period for IT fellows
The program is open to technology students at the masters or doctoral level.
Digital Government
Army eyes food bombing system
Cargo parachutes would deliver nourishment during disasters.
Digital Government
Debunked Facebook-Yahoo search rumor begets a Facebook-Yahoo-Microsoft search rumor
Rumors that the three tech companies may partner up continue to swirl.
Cybersecurity
IG says Energy Department facilities still have cyber weak spots
The inspector general found that the total number of identified digital security weaknesses had dropped from 56 to 38 vulnerabilities after fiscal 2011.
Digital Government
It's official: Windows 8 is a disappointment, for now
Reviewers call the new Microsoft operating system confusing.
Digital Government
HHS extends states' health-exchange deadline, again
Governors say the feds have not provided key information.
Cybersecurity
John McAfee is blogging on the lam
The software company founder has been uncharacteristically open about life on the run.
Digital Government
Cyber Command intel chief named National Maritime Intelligence Center director
The Navy announced reassignments in key positions.
Digital Government
A graphic look at budget cuts
Take a look at how sequestration will affect the Defense Department and other agencies.
People
Good for government, good for citizens
As the Digital Government Strategy hits the six-month mark, agencies are showing that digital governance can be achieved.
People
OPM's guide to second-term staffing
The Office of Personnel Management's "Presidential Transition Guide to Federal Human Resources Management" outlines how to deal with incoming and outgoing administration employees.
Modernization
Data center savings hard to predict
Although the number of data center closings is on pace, the savings are somewhat mysterious due to patchy information coming from agencies.
People
Presidential transitions: Your chance to shine
With a little preparation, senior leaders can rise to the top during a transition, but the time to act is now, writes Bob Woods
Cybersecurity
Klossner: How not to fight cyber threats
FCW cartoonist John Klossner illustrates a common approach to cybersecurity.
Digital Government