Digital Government
U.S. deploys sea drones in Persian Gulf to clear Iranian mines
Navy bought devices on urgent request.
Digital Government
Half of agency websites are using an updated Internet address system
All government sites will be IPv6 compliant by September.
Emerging Tech
Video: DARPA really needs to TiVo 'Mythbusters'
The agency's latest creation appeared on the science show a few years ago.
Modernization
Spotty death reporting hampers SSA databases
Failure to report death information weakens e-Verify, IG finds.
People
Reliable telework data still a challenge
Despite the recent OPM report, it's still challenging to understand much about federal telework.
Cybersecurity
Are FBI's Android data-sharing apps hacker-proof?
The bureau intends to tap GMU scientists for security tests involving cloud-based computing.
Digital Government
Feds significantly expand the use of iris-recognition technology
Biometric data to be used to catch criminals, verify identities of government employees and possibly travelers.
People
3 tips to make the most of wikis
Wikis have become an integral part of agencies' effort to share and manage information, but using them well requires some changes of habit.
People
CBO predicts defense cost overruns
The DOD disputes a prediction that it will overspend its budget over the next five years, but calls for Congress to allow it more freedom to take cost-cutting measures.
Digital Government
Privacy code of conduct initiative off to a messy start
Much of the day-long session was spent focusing on process and how to get to the work of actually drafting industry guidelines.
Acquisition
How to make acquisition part of the solution
New OFPP Administrator Joe Jordan talks about making the most of the government's buying power and how to provide cutting-edge solutions for agencies while still maintaining oversight.
Acquisition
Was the GSA scandal really scandalous?
Columnist Steve Kelman wonders whether agencies might be justified in spending money on lavish conferences.
Digital Government
Tech acquisition aims to boost geospatial intelligence offerings
Software maker TerraGo buys Geosemble Technologies; both backed by In-Q-Tel.
Digital Government
U.S. officials seize 70 websites
The sites allegedly offered counterfeit merchandise.
Cybersecurity
Sometimes its smart to use dumb passwords
The recent Yahoo hack reveals a new way to look at passwords
Digital Government
Technology is no longer open data’s biggest challenge
Managers must get on board with government data transparency, conference panelists say.
Digital Government
Russia passes law that will create a blacklist for websites
Critics contend that the law's reach will go far beyond the child-pornography and suicide-promotion sites it is intended to shutter.
Digital Government
Drones outlast narco boats in Caribbean
Remotely piloted jets can linger for up to 20 hours, helping them track unpredictable drug smuggling vessels.
Digital Government
DOD rescinds report length limit after outcry
Saying rule was 'misinterpeted,' DOD will no longer impose length limits on reports to Congress.
Digital Government