Digital Government
Job References Often Lie. Ask These Questions to Make Them Tell the Truth
It’s easy to wonder whether checking references is a total waste of time.
Ideas
Future Quantum Computers Already Threatening Today’s Data
Large-scale quantum computing could be just five years away.
Digital Government
The IRS Doesn’t Know How to Get in Touch With American Expats. But It Can Revoke Their Passports
The tax agency reportedly struggles to send mail to foreign addresses.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS Teams Up With Canadian Counterpart to Test First Responder Tech
Among the first technologies to be tested is an application that uses artificial intelligence to help paramedics make better decisions when treating patients.
Modernization
The Pentagon Wants to Automate Some Classification Decisions
The proposed software would help defense officials make classification decisions and automatically enforce them.
Emerging Tech
NASA Turns on the Lasers on a Pair of Climate Satellites
These lasers are the equivalent of a pair of walkie-talkies.
Digital Government
Social Security Wants Help Keeping Tabs on the Software Market
The Social Security Administration wants to know if a small business can provide fast market intelligence reports when the agency is ready to buy.
Acquisition
DISA turns to OTA for background-investigation platform
A prototype aims to provide an "integrated case management solution" as a shared service for investigative users.
People
DOD releases new digital engineering strategy
The strategy emphasizes the need for culture shift, formalized development processes and innovation to modernize legacy defense systems.
Modernization
GSA looking for new telecom director
The General Services Administration wants to fill a senior executive position that provides strategic vision for its Telecommunications Services program.
Ideas
Here's a Different Way the Government Could Clean Up Its Data
Maybe there's a better way for agencies to get good data that doesn't involve cleaning it up themselves.
Digital Government
Open-Plan Offices Have a Surprising Effect on Workplace Communication
Airy, communal spaces do not a buzzing, collaborative environment make.
Digital Government
Four Things the World Cup Can Teach Us About Winning in The Workplace
The “beautiful game” can teach us humans how to work and lead beautifully.
Cybersecurity
Huawei Pushes Back Again on FCC Proposal That Would Hurt Its Business
FCC officials say the Chinese telecom poses a national security threat to U.S. networks.
Cybersecurity
DHS Aims to Turn Mobile Devices into No Phishing Zones
The Homeland Security Department and 16 other agencies are upgrading their mobile device security.
Digital Government
Feds Say Small Talent Pool, Smaller Budget Causing Workforce Crisis
Here’s why public-sector hiring managers think the government is struggling to fill its ranks.
Artificial Intelligence
Google’s Duplex AI Could Kill the Call Center
And little is known about how this AI system actually works.
Cybersecurity
Bryan nominated to lead DHS S&T Directorate
The White House wants to make the current temporary head of DHS' science and technology directorate its official leader.
People