People
Congressman: GSA officials absent from hearing 'have ducked'
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee expects to have GSA testifying about its spending choices, but the invited officials are not saying no.
Digital Government
OMB gears up for sequestration
The clock is ticking toward sequestration, and OMB is trying to prepare agencies for the shock.
Modernization
Networx transition deemed nearly complete
Almost 99 percent of services have moved to the Networx program, according to a GSA official.
Emerging Tech
Photo Gallery: Curiosity approaches Mars
Rover will inspect Mars' environment for minerals, gases and water.
Modernization
Social media plays a growing role in open source intelligence, experts say
Analysts increasingly see value in monitoring Facebook, Twitter and other popular communications.
Digital Government
After a decade of delays, FBI agents finally get a case management system
'Sentinel' works like a Webmail system for investigations.
Digital Government
Congress reaches agreement on continuing resolution
Congressional leaders begin work on drafting an agreement to keep the government operating without new spending bills.
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