Emerging Tech
Quantum Company D-Wave Takes A Bet on Federal Buyers
The Canadian company launched a government-focused subsidiary.
Digital Government
Aneesh Chopra: Relying on Bid Protests Is ‘Absurd'
Bid protests in the federal government have increased 60 percent since fiscal 2008, but their success rate has declined.
Cybersecurity
Interior Department Audit Spots Nearly 100,000 Software Vulnerabilities
Interior agencies don't know how many computers are on their networks.
Modernization
Coming Soon: VMware on Amazon
Customers can expect a new hybrid cloud service mid-2017.
Digital Government
One Agency Thinks IG Reports Don't Have to Be Boring
Reports can be visual and interactive, according to SIGAR.
Cybersecurity
Quiz: Are You A Hacker's Best Friend?
Beef up your cyber know-how with a few quick tips.
Digital Government
FDA Official: Medical Devices Should Be Designed For Hostile Environments
In health care, cyber intrusions into medical devices could be life-threatening.
Cybersecurity
Audit: Secret Service Info Systems Still Weak a Year After Chaffetz Leak
The audit cites outdated access controls and poor privacy protections.
Digital Government
Now You Can Ping Obama on Facebook
The White House has created a Facebook chatbot.
Cybersecurity
Tech Unit Stretches Federal Pay System to Recruit Cyber Talent
To attract private-sector cybersecurity talent, 18F is offering potential hires jobs at the top of the General Schedule pay scale, a level traditionally reserved for high-level supervisors with managerial roles and a step below the Senior Executive Service.
Cybersecurity
Senator Sounds Insider Threat Alarm After NSA Contractor Arrest
The arrest of the latest NSA contractor follows high-profile leaks by Snowden, Manning and others.
Digital Government
Federal CIO: Prep For Modernization Funds But Don't Count On Them
Legislation that would create working capital funds for modernization could help, but aren't guaranteed to pass.
Digital Government
USAID Funds Zika-Fighting Drone Projects
The agency selects additional projects from its health innovation challenge.
Cybersecurity
It’s Lights Out on Xmas in EU Cyber War Game
The European Union is hosting its third biennial cyber exercise.
Modernization
Video: How Will GSA Initiatives Fare During the Presidential Transition?
The agency's tech initiatives may shake up when a new president comes in.
Artificial Intelligence
White House: Federal Agencies Need Their Own Artificial Intelligence Labs
Artificial intelligence could also lead to unintended consequences that need to be explored.
Emerging Tech
Ready, Set, Pitch: Executive Leadership Conference Shakes up Format
This year's conference focuses on transformational leadership, agile government and disruptive technology.
Digital Government
Commerce Wants Amazon's Alexa To Tap Into Its Data
The Commerce Department hosted a hackathon with Amazon.
Cybersecurity