Modernization
Federal CIO Wants Your Thoughts on New Data Center Metrics
The draft guidance would extend a prohibition on opening new or expanding existing data centers without OMB’s approval.
Cybersecurity
Details still elusive on possible federal data privacy standard
As momentum for federal data privacy legislation continue to build, senators on both sides of the aisle are looking to the Federal Trade Commission as the enforcement entity for data protection.
Cybersecurity
OPM to Rebid Identity Theft Protection Contract Affecting Millions of Hack Victims
The current contract, which cost the government $340 million over three years, is set to expire Dec. 31.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Battle Grinch Bots
Bots can nab the hot gifts you're trying to buy.
Emerging Tech
New Tech Promises to Predict Your Moods. That Might Not be a Good Thing
Your wristband or phone would serve as a sensor, helping you ward off depression, supporters of the new technology say.
Modernization
GSA Wants to Bring Agile Development to the Federal Acquisition Service
The CAMEO recompete aims to move more to the cloud.
Digital Government
Did Slack Help NASA Land On Mars?
That’s one small step for Slack, and one giant leap for mankind.
Acquisition
GSA to consolidate multiple award schedules
The General Services Administration plans to consolidate dozens of its buying schedules across product areas including IT and services to reduce duplication.
People
Note to government: Start talking like everybody else!
Steve Kelman takes issue with jargon that serves mainly to create artificial distinctions from the private sector.
Digital Government
FCW Insider Nov. 27
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
How FEMA Could Help Avoid Another Missile Alert Mishap
State and local authorities are responsible for sending and rescinding alerts but FEMA can—and says it will—require the underlying infrastructure be more user-friendly.
Emerging Tech
Surveying the Public in a City Being Used as Federal Drone Testing Site
Taking the temperature of San Diego residents before UberEats starts deploying delivery drones to the skies.
Cybersecurity
Federal Employee Visited 9,000 Porn Sites in Less Than 7 Months, Auditor Found
The Interior Department inspector general released new details about the employee whose browsing habits allowed Russian malware onto government networks.
Digital Government
CYBERCOM Has a Vendor In Mind For Its Big Data Platform But Is Open to Options
The military’s cyber branch plans to award a sole-source contract to manage and enhance its Big Data Platform but wants to know if other vendors are capable of bidding.
Cybersecurity
USPS Fixed Vulnerability That Exposed The Data of 60 Million People
Just in time for the mail deluge of the holidays.
Modernization
OMB looks to freeze out federal data centers
As part of a policy refresh, the Office of Management and Budget is putting new hurdles in place for agencies that want to acquire new or expand current physical data center facilities.
Emerging Tech
The City of the Future Is a Data-Collection Machine
In Toronto, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, hopes to create the sensor-filled metropolis of tomorrow.
Modernization