People
Are hiring authorities helping agencies?
The Office of Personnel Management found that HR officials say special hiring authorities are used differently across agencies, and some may be unknown to hiring managers.
Acquisition
Congratulations to the 2018 Rising Stars
These early-career leaders already are having an outsized impact on government IT.
Cybersecurity
Government’s Getting Faster at Sharing Unclassified Cyber Threat Indicators
It’s also becoming rarer that an intelligence agency refuses to release a threat indicator entirely, a DHS official said.
Emerging Tech
Everyone Worries They're On Their Phone Too Much, According to Pew Report
Technology addiction affects parents and teens alike.
Digital Government
GSA Taps New Leader for Technology Transformation Services
GSA appoints one of its own to serve as the Technology Transformation Services' new leader.
People
Are federal agencies doing enough with social media?
Despite federal agencies' increasing use of social media use, many employees believe their organizations could improve.
Emerging Tech
Slack Was Able to Become a $7 Billion Company by Playing Nice With Others
Slack’s ethos is one of inclusion
People
Olson to head Technology Transformation Service
Kelly Olson will step in as acting TTS director and FAS deputy commissioner on Aug. 27.
Artificial Intelligence
Facebook Is Dipping its Toe Into Medical AI Research
Facebook’s project could make MRIs more efficient.
Emerging Tech
Blockchain Could Help Bring Renewable Energy to the Power Grid, Experts Tell Congress
But lawmakers want to know how to stop cryptocurrency miners from overwhelming local utility companies.
Digital Government
GSA adds drone countermeasures to security schedule
The General Services Administration has added anti-drone technology to its product menu for federal, state and local law enforcement, first responders and agencies, but aviation and legal experts urge discretion.
Digital Government
Election security bill stalled in the Senate
A bid to advance a bipartisan election security bill out of committee is in limbo as pressure from states and voting tech vendors mounts.
Cybersecurity
Government Leads Industry in Anti-Spoofing Email Protection, Report Finds
A higher percentage of federal domains are protected by DMARC than in the tech or banking sectors.
Emerging Tech
The Future of Transport is Massive Warehouses Filled With Robot Minivans
This is Waymo’s vision of the future.
Cybersecurity
Senator Urges a Roving Cyber Auditor
A governmentwide inspector general would have a broader view of cyber deficits than individual agency IGs, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., says.
Emerging Tech
Pilot-Optional Helicopters Could Be the Future of Fighting Wildfires
The Interior Department’s been working on a plan to expand its aerial firefighting efforts from daylight-only to a 24-hour cycle.
Cybersecurity
Booz Allen Hamilton Wins $1 Billion CDM Contract Award
The award marks the largest ever Booz Allen federal task order, the contractor said.
Digital Government