People
Teaching digital government at Harvard today
Steve Kelman sits down with his colleague David Eaves to discuss, among other things, the differences between "digital" and "IT."
Emerging Tech
The Cute Robot That Follows You Around the City
Piaggio, the Italian company that makes Vespa scooters, is building cargo droids for city pedestrians.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Leader Offers Advice for His Successor
U.S. Cyber Command's mission has already outgrown its capacity.
Modernization
Here’s How Agriculture Plans to Overhaul Its Tech
The department will cut data centers down from 39 to two—and that’s just the start, according to CIO Gary Washington.
Digital Government
Google Is Expanding Its List of What it Takes to Be a Great Manager
The tech giant is using its findings to train employees.
Cybersecurity
Senate DHS Reauthorization Bill Likely to Streamline Oversight, Include Election Security
Senators also aim to limit partisan amendments to the bill that would reauthorize DHS for the first time in 15 years.
Digital Government
Federal Hiring Site Opts for More Secure Log-in
USAjobs is now integrated with login.gov, which adds extra layers of security.
Artificial Intelligence
The World of Self-Driving Cars Is Set to Change in April
Get used to seeing cars driving with nobody behind the wheel.
Cybersecurity
Senate panel takes up DHS authorization
Senate Homeland Security Committee is lining up a DHS authorization bill for next week that includes a proposal to reorganize the agency's cybersecurity operation.
Cybersecurity
Nuclear Agency Wants Info on Securing Radioactive Waste from Cyberattacks
The National Nuclear Security Administration is looking for a woman-owned small business to prevent cyberattacks targeting nuclear materials, whether in a facility or in transit.
Modernization
OMB issues final MGT Act guidance
The Office of Management and Budget is officially accepting submissions from agencies for funds to modernize their outdated technologies under the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
Modernization
DHS to launch cloud steering group
The Department of Homeland Security CIO John Zangardi said the agency was setting up a steering group to accelerate cloud adoption.
Digital Government
GSA takes the lead on making federal websites mobile friendly
Agencies need to start paying attention soon, because the Connective Government Act will require all new sites to optimize for mobile users.
Digital Government
Google Has Received More Than 2 Million 'Right to be Forgotten' Requests
The company hasn't complied with all of them, though.
Modernization
White House Opens Applications for Technology Modernization Fund
The White House on Tuesday published guidelines for federal agencies looking to bring their IT systems into the 21st century under new legislation.
Digital Government
Budget Cuts, White House Apathy Stifling Open Data Efforts
Tight budgets and staff cuts are hindering the accuracy and accessibility of federal open data initiatives, experts said.
Digital Government
Microsoft, DOJ Face Tough Questions Over Overseas Data Warrants at Supreme Court
The government and the tech firm disagree over whether warrants under a 1986 law can reach emails stored overseas.
Modernization