Modernization
VA Dems Demand Answers on Electronic Health Records Delay
A $16 billion contract to modernize health records has been in limbo during turmoil at the agency.
Cybersecurity
IRS closes in on industry-based fraud squad
The IRS is inching closer to operationalizing a public-private information sharing center to help prevent tax fraud including refund scams and identity theft.
People
Federal CIO lays out wish list for her agency counterparts
In order for CIOs to handle their increasingly important, complex and ranging roles, federal CIO Suzette Kent wants to see greater authorities for and communication between agency tech offices.
Cybersecurity
TSA seeks smarter luggage scanners
The Transportation Security Administration wants high-tech start-ups to fuel development of smarter, faster detection capabilities for airport luggage scanners.
Cybersecurity
You May Have to Wait 2 Years to Get That Security Clearance
The metrics fail to capture the real-world impact of the backlog, which includes careers put on hold and the loss of top talent, says Raytheon's Jane Chappell.
Digital Government
Facebook’s New Data Sharing Policies, Translated So a 13-Year-Old Can Understand
A breakdown of the biggest takeaways from Facebook’s new terms of service, including its data and privacy policies.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeks drones to patrol the border
The DHS technology directorate wants to test small drones and their onboard sensors in a variety of security scenarios.
Cybersecurity
How the U.S. Government Learned to Stop Worrying About The Global Internet and Kicked Russians Off Its Networks
The Obama administration was willing to accept some risks to keep global tech markets free and flowing. That era’s over.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Bans Sale of Chinese-Designed Phones On Military Bases
Military personnel better stick with iPhones or Android devices.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon bans sale of Chinese phones at military exchanges
The move is the latest salvo in the government's ongoing conflict with telecom companies Huawei and ZTE over concerns their devices could be used to facilitate Chinese government spying
Emerging Tech
TSA Issues First Contract Call Through Homeland’s Silicon Valley Program
The Transportation Security Administration needs low-key, automated screening tools and is asking non-traditional vendors for ideas.
Emerging Tech
The Energy Department is Investing $30 Million in Quantum Research
Is quantum computing the next big thing? Energy thinks it may be.
Emerging Tech
The U.S. Military Wants Giant Transformer Robot Subs
The future of countermine operations could look like a big bug that can swim for hundreds of kilometers.
Modernization
CBP officers test body cams
The short-term cost is the camera, a former agency chief said. The big expense is with data storage and retrieval.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Is the New Space Race. Here’s What the Biggest Countries Are Doing
Unlike space, there’s no clear finish line.
Digital Government
Data-driven policy bill stalls in the Senate
A bill to drive evidence-based policymaking and require chief data officers at agencies has the support of the House Speaker, but remains stuck in the Senate.
Ideas
Why This is the Year of Smaller, Faster Federal Data Centers
Even data centers feel the need for speed.
Emerging Tech
Singapore Airport To Use Facial Recognition To Track Lost and Late Travelers
Smile, you're on Changi Camera!
Cybersecurity
One Cybersecurity Metric To Dwell On
If Commerce Department acting CIO Rod Turk had to pick just one cybersecurity metric to measure, this would be it.
Modernization