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
A day in the life of a U.S. drone operator
The New York Times offers a look inside at drone operations at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.
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