Modernization
Labor Department plans move to the cloud
Officials want Web-based email and software to support collaboration and records management.
Digital Government
Paul Prouty fights back
A former GSA executive, forced out of the agency in the wake of the conference spending scandal, wants his case reviewed.
Emerging Tech
FBI gives police free tool to convert photos for facial recognition
Bureau tries to enlarge its biometric database by making it cheaper for local authorities to submit and search suspects’ faces.
Digital Government
Dish's broadband satellite expansion won't solve the rural Internet problem
The cost of broadband satellite services may still be prohibitive.
People
DOD officials join Senior Executive Service
Defense secretary Panetta announces new SES members for DISA, OUSD.
Modernization
NIST could move to Drupal
Another proprietary system could be destined for the dustbin as NIST considers a move to an open-source option.
Digital Government
Ryan pick excites foes of tech regulation
Libertarian-leaning experts on tech policy see Ryan as one who will shrink rules.
Modernization
ACLU sues for FBI GPS tracking guidelines
Group asks the department to immediately release memos detailing bureau use of GPS technology.
Digital Government
Scientists band together to develop PTSD biomarkers
Findings could prevent veterans from going undiagnosed.
Modernization
FEC addresses industry concerns over text campaign donations
FEC said Tuesday that carriers would not be responsible for ensuring donors are eligible to give or enforcing limits on donations.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command struggles to define its place on a shifting battlefield
Collateral damage and a dearth of cyberwarriors are among the Pentagon’s biggest hurdles.
Digital Government
Pentagon is trying to keep the biggest defense program in history on track
F-35 program manager Vice Adm. David Venlet sought a return to acquisition fundamentals.
Modernization
Army adds requirements to logistics system
The Global Combat Support System will give the Army better insights into managing its supplies.
Digital Government
Unmanned hypersonic aircraft crashes in the Pacific
The X-51A Waverider demo ended dismally.
Cybersecurity
Reuters blogs hacked for the second time this month
The hackers posted another false story from the Middle East.
Digital Government
TRICARE substance abuse treatment falls short, experts say
The military insurance program covers 20-day inpatient rehabilitation at contract facilities.
Digital Government
Jailed man narrowly escapes fatal error in electronic health record
Heart patient nearly received lethal dose of medication.
Modernization
Spectrum-sharing plan approved by FCC
The pilot program will test the impact of sharing spectrum in the 1755-1780 megahertz band to see how commercial use of those airwaves impacts federal agencies currently using that band.
Modernization