Modernization
Security clearance process deemed 'high-risk' by GAO
The Government Accountability Office has added the governmentwide security clearance process to its list of government programs most in need of reform.
Digital Government
Dear State and Local Gov: FCC Chair Ajit Pai Is Just Not That Into You
Pai even blew up an intergovernmental advisory committee after members asked to talk to him about its future.
Emerging Tech
At Amazon's New Checkout-Free Store, Shopping Feels Like Shoplifting
Customers can walk in, grab what they want, and walk out—all while being monitored by a sophisticated system of cameras.
Digital Government
AT&T Captures Classified NSA Tech Contract
After a bid protest, AT&T can now move forward on work it will carry out under NSA’s classified Groundbreaker contract, worth billions.
Cybersecurity
Are Cyber Arms Control Agreements Imminent or Impossible?
Broad cyber agreements are both notoriously thorny and highly necessary in some areas.
Emerging Tech
Auto Industry Tells Congress to Pump Brakes On Self-Driving Car Regulation
Automakers want lawmakers to wait to regulate self driving vehicles until the technology matures more.
Digital Government
This Search Engine Can Help You Browse The Web With Privacy
It's a big duck pond out there, stay safe while you swim.
Digital Government
If You’re Using an Android Phone, Google May Be Tracking Every Move You Make
Biking? Google probably knows you are. Up a mountain? It probably knows that, too.
Emerging Tech
No One Met the $20 Million Deadline for a Civilian Moon Mission
The prize for a Google-sponsored competition to send spacecraft to the lunar surface will now go unclaimed.
Cybersecurity
House panel probes Meltdown, Spectre embargo
A House committee is investigating whether coordinated research and disclosure embargoes helped or hurt.
Digital Government
GAO to investigate bot-driven net neutrality comments
The congressional watchdog looks to take on the FCC's electronic filing system and the possible widespread of use bots to flood the system.
Acquisition
Proposed NAFTA changes could impact federal IT
Shifts in market access agreements could have in impact on government procurement, especially the ability of U.S. firms to compete for Canadian government work.
Emerging Tech
1 Million Drones, Operators Register to Fly in US
After a brief hiatus this year, the FAA reports more than 1 million drone operators have registered with the U.S. government.
Digital Government
Air Force leaders worry about uncertain budgets
Budget bungling hinders Air Force readiness and research, leaders say.
Emerging Tech
The Cost To Put a Microsatellite Constellation Into Space Just Fell Through the Floor
Super-cheap rocket startup hits orbit in new test, demonstrates space maneuvering to deposit satellites.
Ideas
Federal Modernization Requires Focus on Technology, Budgets and People
Here are tips for agencies looking to speed up their plans.
Digital Government
Biden doesn't want cyber war with Russia
Former Vice President Joe Biden supports consequences for Russia for its role in the 2016 U.S. election, but rejected calls to start a tit-for-tat cyber war.
Emerging Tech
You Can Download an Easy Blockchain App to Help Poor People Make Bail
The app allocates a small percentage of the operating device’s excess computing power to mine cryptocurrency.
Modernization
Optimization Is Next Step For Defense Department’s Health Records Platform
The Defense Department and the contractors building its $4.3 billion health records platform say they’re on schedule
Digital Government