Modernization
Agencies are still trying to figure out how many data centers they have, GAO says
Information on energy usage is often lacking.
Modernization
European Commission wants cloud computing companies to improve contracts
Legal disputes around cloud computing are tricky.
People
Got an app for that? For combat vets, the answer is yes.
Mobile apps and cutting-edge technology are changing the way we care for our troops -- and maybe, someday, even the general public.
People
Budget cuts, veto risk complicate defense appropriations bill
The House is getting ready to pass the 2013 defense appropriations bill, but the specter of sequestration -- and a possible veto -- loom over the funding plan.
Digital Government
FBI is on track to book faces, scars, tattoos in 2014
Questions linger about the accurate identification of criminals.
Modernization
How crowdsourced crime fighting could do more harm than good
London's new Facewatch app raises important questions
Emerging Tech
Al Franken doesn't like Facebook's facial recognition software
The senator attacked the new software as an invasion of privacy.
Modernization
GAO: Agencies need standard guide for measuring consolidation
The government risks overspending and missed deadlines without a clear measuring stick for data center consolidations, audit finds.
Digital Government
Congress demands White House transparency on sequestration
As sequestration draws near, a newly passed House bill and a companion piece under Senate consideration order the Obama administration to provide details on how it plans to implement the $1.2T in forced spending cuts.
Digital Government
OMB crowdsources regulatory reform
Do you have better ideas than the Obama administration on how to streamline regulations? Now is the time to speak up.
Digital Government
How to deliver humanitarian aid without getting shot
Raytheon’s robotic paragliders are being funded by DARPA.
Digital Government
Pentagon’s $18 million tool for assessing traumatic brain injury fails to deliver
Defense officials concede their description of the software was inaccurate.
Digital Government
DATA Act, Scene two: Drop the independent board
Sen. Mark Warner will reintroduce the transparency bill without a neutral oversight body.
Digital Government
New FCC member proposes innovation office
The new unit would be carved out of the Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis.
Modernization
A month into FedRAMP, GSA marks progress
A month into FedRAMP's launch, challenges have been overcome and progress has been made, one GSA official said.
People
GSA's acting administrator is no mere placeholder
Dan Tangherlini is taking some bold steps at GSA, pushing to improve the agency with tougher oversight and an eye on every penny spent. Does his temporary status jeopardize his chances of making a lasting change?
Digital Government
Defense industry raises the temperature as House debates Pentagon cuts
Industry-funded study is part of an aggressive outreach effort.
Acquisition
GSA hopes OASIS dries up duplication
Some changes to contracting could save the government a substantial amount of money -- if GSA is right about the potential of a planned new set of contracts called OASIS.
Modernization
GSA considers cloud brokerage
As cloud computing continues to challenge traditional procurement processes, GSA is on the lookout for new ideas.
Modernization