Digital Government
iLawyer: What happens when computers replace attorneys?
After decades of killing low-end jobs in retail, software is finally doing the people's bidding by creating a world with fewer lawyers.
Acquisition
Small firms 'stiffed' on subcontracts, survey says
The fault though can lie with both the prime contractor and the agency, if there is a fault at all.
Modernization
BlackBerry maker continues to struggle with lagging sales
Research in Motion is laying off thousands of employees.
Digital Government
PayPal cofounder launches venture capital firm, eyes tech start-ups
Peter Thiel’s new effort seeks growth-stage firms that wish to remain private as they mature.
People
Are you an innovator? Tweet the federal CIO or CTO.
The government's top geeks want to hear your ideas around data and innovation.
People
Herding the cats: How to lead a cross-organizational team
How can managers get members of a cross-functional to work well together and feel invested in the team effort? The question is not merely academic, writes columnist Steve Kelman.
Modernization
Data center goals depend on other programs’ success
Cutting federal servers will require consolidating apps and programs.
Digital Government
UN investigator decries killer drones
U.S. drone strikes killed at least 957 people in Pakistan in 2010.
Digital Government
VA’s $491 million paperless benefits system struggles to keep pace
The department faces a backlog of nearly 1 million claims.
Digital Government
VA would need a staff of 4,000 to scan all its backlogged paper records
National Archives and Records Administration passes on systemwide scanning contract.
Cybersecurity
U.S. moves to contain collateral damage from cyber weapons
Alleged digital weapons have not overreached so far, former officials say.
Modernization
Siri doesn't want to talk about Tiananmen Square
The bot will not give directions to famous site.
People
Top NIST workers to receive modest bonuses
Changes to personnel management system removes minimum bonus requirement.
People
4 challenges accompanying modular development
When developing a project in smaller bits, agencies create certain challenges that integrated project teams need to think about in the earliest stages.
People
Grant Thornton taps former fed to lead global public sector practice
New managing principal has 25 years of government experience.
Digital Government
Army eyes new first-person shooter game to train soldiers
The branch considers forking over $44.5 million over five years.
Acquisition
OMB's effort to dispel bad information takes a new step
Agencies that adopt the OMB policy will foster greater collaboration with industry by linking program officials with private-sector experts to solve problems, writes columnist Dan Chenok.
Digital Government