Modernization
Homeland Security seeks an ecofriendly, network-centric northern border plan
Environmental assessment finds installing more technology beats adding checkpoints or fencing.
Emerging Tech
Tribes want input on online gambling legislation
Committee will examine proposals' impact on current gaming operations offered by Indian tribes.
People
EPA, GAO spar on IT cost estimates
GAO concludes that EPA estimates for an IT project lacked supporting documentation, but the environmental agency is objecting to the audit's findings.
Digital Government
Pentagon wants software to monitor Facebook, Twitter to predict terrorism
DARPA is funding programs to detect recruiting and targeting.
Digital Government
GSA formally announces Davie as acting FAS commissioner
Davie brings 20 years of GSA experience to the post as Commissioner Steve Kempf begins medical leave.
Cybersecurity
NSA head calls for more visibility over computer networks
Gen. Keith Alexander asks Def Con hackers to bolster government security.
People
Focus group: Agencies ill-equipped to handle workforce reorganization
Research finds support for smart restructuring, but doubts about the ability to execute or achieve long-term gains.
Modernization
Feds see IT as cost, not opportunity
More federal executives say streamlining and modernizing business processes is a bigger priority than IT.
Modernization
Amazon cloud services provide enormous savings, company says
IDC study finds 11 companies are saving an average of 70 percent.
Digital Government
It’s a bird, it’s a plane . . . No, it’s a radio relay balloon
Marines continue to adapt high-flying weather balloons for communications.
Acquisition
GSA admits demand-based model no 'silver bullet'
GSA is instituting the Demand Based Model to align its resources with areas of greatest need, but admits it isn't a full solution for the Schedules program.
Emerging Tech
Inside the weird world of tracking gangs on social media
As gang members take to Twitter and Facebook, rivalries intensify and law enforcement must develop new ways of tracking activity.
Acquisition
FCW Editorial: Summing up the Networx challenges
Now halfway through its contract period, Networx is experiencing some difficulties in getting agencies to transition to the new vendors and the new offerings.
Acquisition
Acquisition chiefs need clearer roles and responsibilities, GAO says
Without clearly-defined duties, the CAO may not have a strong basis for more permanent inclusion in an organization's leadership structure, auditors conclude.
Digital Government
US not ready for cyberattack, NSA director warns
Legislation, partnership with industry are critical to bolster underpowered U.S. cyber defenses, according to the Cyber Command's chief.
People
Of bureaucracy and Betty Crocker
How instructions for making brownies are like rules for agency managers.
Cybersecurity
Senate to debate cybersecurity bill next week
The White House endorsed the Cybersecurity Act on Thursday.
Digital Government
Federal CTO Todd Park taps the private sector to drive innovation
Entrepreneurs are vital to fostering a 'lean startup mode.'
Emerging Tech