Modernization

Lawmakers ratchet up pressure on apps makers

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Digital Government

Even Googlers are losing faith in Google

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Digital Government

Malicious code in the IT supply chain threatens federal operations

Web of multinational vendors obscures software origins, poses national security threat, GAO says.

Digital Government

DARPA Eyes Battlefield Medicine Manufacturing

Cybersecurity

DHS' low morale becomes congressional matter

DHS is the newest of the federal departments and the one with the lowest morale, according to testimony at a congressional hearing.

Modernization

FISMA standards will calm cloud fears, McClure believes

The Federal Information Security Management Act will help agencies move more sensitive data to the cloud, but not until they're comfortable with the processes.

Modernization

VanRoekel's open data strategy may have some limitations

Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel is a strong supporter of APIs for government data, but a transparency group urges a broader perspective.

Digital Government

Amelia Earhart search gets help from State Department's tech tools

Amelia Earhart's story has become legend, and now new technologies may finally enable a search team to locate her crash site, which has remained a mystery since 1937.

Acquisition

Fix DOD's regulatory complexities, panel recommends

Lawmakers wants a simpler acquisition process that helps defense employees and doesn't intimidate potential contractors.

People

GOP budget plan gets thumbs-up from House panel

Plan includes extending federal pay freeze, reducing workforce.

Cybersecurity

Hacktivists snatch 100 million records in 2011

Cyber activists pocketed more confidential data than scammers seeking money last year, according to law enforcement reports compiled by Verizon.

Digital Government

Five Things Aspiring CIOs Need to Know

It seems straightforward enough. Work hard, rack up achievements. Move steadily upward. Enjoy the view from the corner office. As many information technology leaders have learned, things are never quite so simple.