Emerging Tech
The Mystery of the ‘SpaceBees’ Just Got Even Weirder
As the government investigates an unauthorized satellite launch, amateur trackers are watching the skies for clues.
Ideas
It’s Time to Protect Identity Like We Protect Critical Infrastructure
Identity is crucial, but it isn't protected as such.
Cybersecurity
House panel looks at ditching the SSN
In light of multiple large-scale data breaches in recent years, some on Capitol Hill are looking at accelerating the move away from widespread reliance on social security numbers in government systems.
Modernization
Army mulls pause in JRSS migration
Latency and other performance quality issues with applications in the joint regional security stacks have caused DISA and the Army to rework the migration timeline.
Digital Government
The White House Is Discussing Replacements for Homeland Security Chief Kirstjen Nielsen
Three options are being considered.
People
Administration officials defend planned cuts to workforce benefits
A House panel wanted details on how Trump administration plans to attract a high quality workforce while pushing legislative proposals aimed at cutting benefits.
People
Reorganizing government: Lessons for rightsizing and downsizing
With agency reorganization plans due this month, Alan Balutis offers nine reminders for executives who will shape the change.
Policy
GSA to Host Another E-Commerce Portal Industry Day
The agency will solicit information from vendors interested in hosting the platform and another for selling on it.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon Has a Big Plan to Solve Identity Verification in Two Years
The plan grew out of efforts to modernize the Defense Department’s ID cards.
Emerging Tech
The First Humans Sent to Mars Will Need to 3D Print Their Meals
Current 'space' food just won't cut it.
Digital Government
How Much Data Does Apple Have On You? Here's How to Find Out
Prepare to peruse a lot of spreadsheets.
Modernization
Microsoft Scores Big Cloud Deal with Intel Community
The announcement could improve the company’s chances for the Defense Department’s JEDI competition.
Modernization
Better Government Websites Build Trust with Citizens, Silicon Valley Lawmaker Says
Rep. Ro Khanna's customer-experience focused bill would require agencies to go all digital by 2020.
People
Hill Dems want VA's acting CIO out
A group of lawmakers, led by the senior members of the House and Senate committees that oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs, are worried about the agency's new acting CIO and the slow pace of senior tech hires.
Acquisition
GSA takes the long view on shared services
Agency transition to shared services could be eased by the same fee model that supports agencies move to the EIS telecom contract.
Modernization
GSA moves grant site
The move is the latest step in the long-planned modernization of the System of Award Management.
Cybersecurity
DHS releases cyber strategy
The five-year policy plan articulates the Department of Homeland Security's cyber role as almost entirely defensive.
Digital Government
House plans $1B bump for Census over White House request
A former Census director told FCW that the bureau appears to be "in pretty good shape right now" when it comes to funding.
Digital Government
The U.S. Government Wants to Start Charging for the Best Free Satellite Data on Earth
The government says the cost of sharing the data has grown as more people access it.
Emerging Tech