Emerging Tech
Louisianan talks secession on White House petition site
Appeal was posted the day after President Obama's reelection.
Modernization
Privacy, spectrum among top mobile issues
The need for more spectrum has topped the wireless industry's wish lists in recent years.
Cybersecurity
All talk and no action (so far) on cyber threats
The heat is on lawmakers to take action on cybersecurity, and federal officials such as Gen. Keith Alexander warn that keeping cyber policy on ice amid political wrangling will continue to be a costly gamble.
Emerging Tech
Music industry continues fight against Internet radio bill
Industry argues that the legislation would result in lower revenues for performers
Digital Government
Improving the inspector general
If IGs are to make a real difference in government, their role needs to expand, says Steve Kelman.
Digital Government
What's on your dashboard?
Agencies are drowning in data, but tools and strategies to make sense of it all are starting to emerge.
People
How to become a presidential appointee
The early days of President Obama's second term will bring a new wave of senior leaders and political appointees at agencies. Those who want such a job should apply now.
Emerging Tech
Could immigration IT be the next health IT?
Immigration reform might mean new opportunities for tech vendors
Modernization
BlackBerry 10 gets FIPS security certification
Grade comes as RIM is losing popularity in government market.
Digital Government
Panetta focused on job, not transition
Press secretary declines to feed speculation on Cabinet shifts.
Digital Government
Pentagon: Iran fired on Air Force Predator drone
The classified flight was operating over international waters.
People
IRS CTO's effort to improve software development bears fruit
Four years ago, Terry Millholland implemented systematic process improvement systems at IRS. The efforts are beginning to show real results.
People
5 tips for social government success
Social media isn't optional, but agencies are still learning how to use it well. Here are some winning strategies.
Digital Government
Tech industry offers congrats, wish list for Obama
Industry leaders say president has been "very tech friendly."
Emerging Tech
State seeks social media platform to target travel news, warnings
The new tool must produce advanced analytics reports.
Digital Government
Team Romney accidentally publishes victory site
Transition site was only up for a bit.
Acquisition
Satellites on borrowed time
The fleet of satellites that enable accurate weather forecasting is aging, and the program intended to replace them is both behind schedule and over-budget. As a result, a lengthy gap without the satellites' data is looking more likely.
Cybersecurity
A graphic look at cyber attacks
How many nations have cyber warfare capabilities? And just how frequent are cyber attacks? We answer these and other questions in a handy info-graphic.
Emerging Tech
FBI builds facial recognition app
Software for handhelds would provide ‘the biometric identification power of the U.S. government in real time, at any point on the planet.’
Modernization