Emerging Tech
Is this the most distant galaxy ever seen (by humans)?
New data from NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes capture light that traveled 13.2 billion light years, making the galaxy nearly as old as the Universe.
Digital Government
'We're literally watching the Internet be rebuilt'
A new company uses big-data capabilities to decode the inner-workings of the modern Internet.
Cybersecurity
GAO, OPM: IT skills gap remains a critical concern
First designated as high risk 11 years ago, human capital management is still on the front burner.
Cybersecurity
DHS’ IT overhaul is paying off, but challenges lie ahead
GAO finds some shortcomings in DHS's information sharing efforts, alomg with budget challenges, that could hamper further progress on the ambitious undertaking.
Acquisition
Sequstration could cut off some suppliers for agencies
Agencies rely on small firms for their operations, but many of those companies don't have the cushion to survive harsh cutbacks from sequestration.
Cybersecurity
U.S. official says cyberattacks can trigger right to self-defense
Harold Koh articulates early legal framework for U.S. cyber-ops.
Modernization
Ayotte criticizes White House over Google video request
Innocence of the Muslims has sparked protests in the Maghreb and Middle East.
Digital Government
Issa proposes legislation to reboot federal IT
Draft bill would give CIOs budget authority and establish acquisition centers of excellence.
Acquisition
5 keys to rekindling government innovation
It wasn't just a noble vision that got America to the moon, it was also the federal government’s legal, regulatory, management and legislative framework. Paul Brubaker offers some ideas to recapture the innovative climate of the 1960s.
Modernization
Unraveling the agile development knot
A conversation with a CIO reveals some challenges and possible solutions for agencies contemplating or using agile development.
Digital Government
Census falls short on workforce management planning
The bureau could face serious challenges, GAO finds, unless steps are taken to identify and bridge gaps in mission-critical IT occupations.
Modernization
New bill would grant CIOs greater authority
Legislation being drafted by House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa would clarify the CIO's role, and enact several other reforms.
Digital Government
Senate panel approves Internet freedom resolution
Nonbinding resolution mirrors one passed by the House in August,
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity concerns trouble feds
While agency leaders and federal policymakers talk about cybersecurity legislation and cyber threats, many federal employees believe the government is struggling to comply with its own standards, survey reveals.
People
Rising Star: Joseph Corcoran
As Strategic Program Development Lead at Govplace, Corcoran raised a record amount of money through the Children's Inn fundraising gala.
People
Rising Star: Tara Miner
As Acquisition Management Analyst at the Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Miner prepared a detailed acquisition document necessary to comply with a congressional mandate.
Cybersecurity
Computer criminals copy Stuxnet tricks
State sponsored viruses offer preview of what threats will turn mainstream.
Modernization
GSA plans to integrate program management with Google Apps
System will cost $75,000 over five years.
Cybersecurity
RSA and Booz Allen Hamilton partner for cyber incidence response
Joint venture aims to quickly identify and fix data breaches.
Modernization