Modernization
Pentagon zooms in on smart camera tech for the battlefield
DARPA wants tiny, wirelessly-connected cameras for soldiers.
Digital Government
How much spectrum does a 3-year-old need?
The White House plan pits scientists (and public safety) against consumers.
Modernization
The next Hurricane Sandy might come without a warning
Experts say White House spectrum sharing plan could degrade weather forecasting, flood monitoring.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs pushes telehealth expansion
Goal is to better manage chronic diseases.
Emerging Tech
Where the candidates stand on tech issues
Verge graphic includes candidate stances on cyber, space and SOPA.
People
ACT/IAC tries to foster collaboration on mobility
A new website is intended to encourage communication and sharing of ideas between government and industry on bring-your-own-device and other mobility issues.
Digital Government
Basic IT security amiss at IRS
IG report finds software patch management is lacking at IRS -- a problem experts say is all too common in large organizations.
People
Two win Public Sector Partnership awards
Awards for work in procurement go to one long-time pro and one up-and-comer.
People
Transparency ideas abound at 'Ideathon'
Young innovators develop ideas for governance, big data, crowdsourcing and other vexing concerns at OpenGov Hub event.
Digital Government
See the destruction of New Jersey's coastline on an interactive map
Aerial photos from NOAA of a devastated state
Digital Government
Charting agency big data progress
Although much of the federal government has lagged behind local governments and the private sector in pursuing big data solutions in earnest, a number of agencies have made headway.
Digital Government
Six desks for every 10 workers of the future?
By 2020, U.S. organizations are projected to reduce office space by almost one-fifth.
Cybersecurity
Obama and Romney could rewrite cyber org charts
Romney might concentrate U.S. network security within the Pentagon and drop civilian regulators.
Digital Government
How big data fights crime
The Memphis Police Department is using big data and some analysis tools to prevent crime -- an effort that holds lessons for federal agencies.
People
Mark Drapeau's Movember mustache move
Mark Drapeau isn't one of the men growing a mustache for Movember, but he came up with his own solution.
Digital Government
Obama's drone program escapes liberal scrutiny in campaign
Liberal protests against the tactics Bush used to target terrorists have given way largely to silence.
Digital Government
Managing big data
More agencies are beginning to put their petabytes to work, but the most visible success stories are still localized efforts.
Modernization
FTC takes on 'Rachel from cardholder services'
The agency accuses companies of deceptive practices.
Emerging Tech