People
Chopra defends tech policy impact on federal workers
In his last appearance as federal CTO, Aneesh Chopra was called upon to defend the impact of the administration's innnovation policies on federal employees.
Cybersecurity
GSA open to outsourcing federal PKI operation
A recent RFI looks for comments on two approaches to managing the Federal Public Key Infrastructure Trust system.
People
Can search make feds smarter shoppers?
The General Services Administration is seeking a database search engine that can help government buyers compare pricing on commercial products.
Acquisition
New bills aim to strengthen small-biz contracting
The House Small Business Committee continues to propose legislation aimed at helping small firms do federal business.
Digital Government
The science of leading scientists: An interview with the National Science Foundation's Subra Suresh
Subra Suresh, an engineer and scientist, became director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in September 2010. The independent federal agency provides about $7 billion a year for basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities in fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences.
Digital Government
How to attract the best young graduates to your agency, despite the government bashing
Only 2.3 percent of college students surveyed said they plan to work for the federal government, and just 6 percent of students plan to work in any level of government — the lowest percentage since the question regarding government employment was first asked in 2008.
Digital Government
Survey shows feds still favor laptops over smart phones, tablets
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Digital Government
DOE's IRENE imaging system recovers voices from audio recordings past
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Air Force cyber chief: Speed up acquisitions already
The service also must improve cyber situational awareness and resilient networks.
Digital Government
Want an iPad? Pentagon CIO thinks you should be able to have one.
Defense Chief Information Officer Teri Takai is working to speed deployments of tablets and smartphones across the department.
Digital Government
Can State maintain a virtual embassy in Syria?
The State Department's social media presence could help it maintain its connection to the Syrian people.
Cybersecurity