People
Agencies not playing around with gamification
A familiar concept in the private sector, gamification makes a splash in the federal space.
Digital Government
Drone strikes continue against suspected militants in Pakistan
The U.S. is under increasing pressure to stop such operations.
People
Why can't government handle cascading goals?
The concept of cascading goals works well in private business, but government agencies have more difficulty setting meaningful goals, writes consultant Howard Risher.
Digital Government
Looking for lessons from the GSA conference spending debacle
In the wake of the scandal, agencies are concerned that all training and networking events will be trimmed.
Digital Government
Pilots: Drones pose major safety threat in civilian air space
FAA has cleared dozens of organizations to operate unmanned aircraft.
Emerging Tech
DARPA seeks game developers to build medical training app
DARPA seeks game developers to build medical training app.
Digital Government
Republicans boycott technology field hearing
Oversight panel leader says event to tap the expertise of Northern Virginia contractors could be a political gimmick.
Digital Government
DOD puts its acquisition procedures under a microscope
DOD is taking a multi-faceted approach to overhauling the way it buys goods and services in the face of dwindling funds.
Digital Government
FCC moves to implement spectrum auction legislation
Under the plan, broadcasters may tell officials what it would cost to get them to share their spectrum.
Cybersecurity
House approves bill to boost cybersecurity research
Plan would authorize cybersecurity education.
People
One senator could block popular electronic disclosure bill
Transparency advocates are warning that despite the growing support for the Senate Campaign Disclosure Act, it could still be victim of parliamentary holds and other blocking moves. Attention is focused on one senator who has blocked the bill in the past.
Digital Government
iGoogle, or something like it, could significantly improve border security
Retired Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen says Border Patrol agents must simplify the way they share information.
Acquisition
GSA's defenders line up
Rep. Jeff Denham's call to dismantle GSA meets skepticism and opposition in the acquisition community.
People
Lawyer urges feds to follow 'obey-now-grieve-later' rule
Take a stand for what's right, but not to the point of insubordination, lawyer advises.
Digital Government
GSA tool lets people verify genuine federal social media accounts
The General Services Administration's Social Media Registry is designed to allow agencies to manage their social media accounts while validating them for users worried that they might be fake.
Modernization
Cloud could squeeze even more savings, says survey
New estimates indicate agencies could save significantly more with cloud computing than they already are.
Acquisition
Issa warns against 'gimmicks' at technology field hearings
Two senior Democratic members of the House committee ask for field hearing to look at IT, acquisition priorities, but Rep. Darrell Issa has strong words for them.
Digital Government
Judge denies request to release Bin Laden photos
The Justice Department argued the images would provoke an anti-American backlash.
Digital Government
Controversial cyber bill sails through House
The president has threatened to veto CISPA if it reaches his desk.
Digital Government