Modernization
Romney to announce veep pick via app
Decision will go out to iPhone and Android programs nanoseconds before it is broadcast to the wider public.
Digital Government
Probability that Romney's new followers are normal tweeters: Zero
It is virtually impossible that the former governor's recent spike in Twitter followers resulted from normal activity on the social network.
Cybersecurity
Data center consolidation among 70 amendments competing for cybersecurity bill inclusion
As senators prepare to deliberate over the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, a slew of amendments are emerging, including one addressing federal data center consolidation.
Modernization
Apple can buy Twitter, RIM and Sprint and still have billions
While the tech giant has $170 billion to spend, the company has been surprisingly frugal.
Emerging Tech
Nudge, nudge: Can software prod us into being more civil?
Maybe the answer for making online comments more thoughtful isn't in people, but in code.
Digital Government
Drones have ‘diminishing rate of return,’ Pakistan’s ambassador says
That country’s spy chief expected to push tech and intel sharing in Washington.
Digital Government
Breaking down the Apple-Twitter investment rumors
Other news organizations have refuted yesterdays claim that the two tech companies are in talks together
Digital Government
To learn more, keep quiet
Observing a conference in a Muslim country during Ramadan provides a lesson about the value of understanding other cultures.
People
Agency customer service efforts could come under increased scrutiny
The Government Customer Service Improvement Act would require agency officials to let OMB help them develop specific standards for customer services.
Cybersecurity
Security expert unveils new password cracking service
Moxie Marlinspike’s Def Con releases can intercept online traffic.
Acquisition
House considers purchase card oversight bill
Lawmakers want more record-keeping rules on the federal employees who have government credit cards.
Modernization
10 ways to make agile development work for you
GAO has identified 32 best practices for agencies to implement and manage agile software development. We showcase 10 of the best and point you to the rest.
Digital Government
Report: Inconsistencies found in state enforcement of e-verify policies
Some states use the internet-based system to verify the immigration status of all employees, while others only to those in the public sector.
Digital Government
Apple and Twitter might be getting into bed together
The two companies have had talks about Apple investing in the social media company.
Digital Government
Google’s apology for not deleting street view data doesn’t satisfy critics
The United Kingdom's Information Commissioner's Office remains unsatisfied with Google's failure to delete street view data.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon sets cybersecurity sights on social media
DARPA is looking for new tools to track social media interaction.
Digital Government
Appeals court rejects broadcasters' bid to block FCC disclosure rules
The National Association of Broadcasters say they are disappointed in the ruling.
People
Agencies weak on estimating IT costs, GAO finds
Ineffective policies on gathering cost information boost the chances of overspending, missed deadlines and performance problems, GAO finds.
Digital Government