People

FAA puts IT projects on fast track

The Federal Aviation Administration is slowly saying good-bye to IT projects that take multiple years to deliver results, and is assigning select projects six-month deadlines, according to a senior official.

Modernization

Cloud users could have edge in shutdown

Some agencies could fare better than others in the event of a federal government shutdown, and what could make the difference is a willingness to adopt new technologies and relinquish control.

Digital Government

Duplicative federal programs under the microscope

We despise the word “humongous” almost more than the word “ginormous.’ However, the Government Accountability Office, you may have heard, has released a humongous report called “Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue.”

Digital Government

Duplicative federal programs under the microscope

We despise the word “humongous” almost more than the word “ginormous.’ However, the Government Accountability Office, you may have heard, has released a humongous report called “Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue.”

Digital Government

Industry official: If the baby is ugly, say so

TechAmerica's Trey Hodgkins says that the responsibility for a healthy relationship between the government and industry doesn't just rest with the feds.

Modernization

Improving public health one app at a time

A new NIH program will use wireless devices to promote better medical care.

Digital Government

NASA hosts 'Tweetups' to spread the word about its missions

Agency is giving Twitter users behind-the-scenes access to facilities and events so they can share their observations with the public.

Cybersecurity

Rules keep hackers from helping government, ex DHS head says

They know how to find network weaknesses, but might be leery of sharing their talents, if lending a hand requires navigating through too much red tape.

Ideas

White House Boots @PressSec Back Up

Ideas

Too Much Transparency?