People
Managers knock information management efforts
A survey finds that many agencies are still dependent on paper records despite years of efforts to move management practices into the digital world.
People
Taking the social-media pulse of Chinese students
Steve Kelman quizzes visiting Chinese students on their use of social media in the repressive Chinese regime.
Digital Government
Big ideas about big data could win prizes
NASA and other agencies are hosting a series of competitions to gain ideas regarding some challenges of big data.
Digital Government
Fed IT workers watch private-sector colleagues get raises
Government pay freeze especially tough for techs.
Cybersecurity
European professionals play defense in simulated cyber war
Cyber Europe 2012 drill is under way.
People
Departments missing chance to save big money
A pending report on four key agencies finds less than 5 percent of FY 2011 procurement was managed through strategic sourcing.
Modernization
FCC commits $300 million to close gaps in mobile coverage
Wireless providers obtained the Mobility Fund money through participation in a reverse auction.
Acquisition
Industry resists government's push for low prices
The cheapest deal isn't always the best buy, industry advocates argue.
Digital Government
Invest in big data, industry tells government
Agencies should consider chief data officers, TechAmerica says.
Digital Government
The VA mobile gadget management contract mystery
A tech company without a Web page.
Modernization
Doodle-recognition technology could help curb voter fraud
Federally-funded ID pilot lets citizens renew their driver’s license by drawing a passcode.
Digital Government
Domestic security fusion centers draw fire
Programs generated ineffective intelligence reports and false leads, congressional probe finds.
Emerging Tech
The government wants your big data ideas
Competition offers prize purse of $1,000 for first place and $500 for second place.
Digital Government
Eleven tips for building a stronger cybersecurity workforce
Homeland Security task force releases recommendations.
Ideas
Pulling reliable info out of social media
Panelists discuss the role of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube in Syria.
Digital Government
Launch your movie career with a health IT short film and win $3,000
White House wants an ‘edgy’ video to promote electronic access to personal health information.
Digital Government
Email Is getting harder because everything else is so much easier
Since the beginning of this year, several news sites have seen a significant drop in email shares.
Modernization