Science & Tech
Can the Military Make a Prediction Machine?
The planet is awash in open, free data. Can military-funded research turn it into a crystal ball?
Management
Do Your Stakeholders ‘Like’ You on Facebook?
Influencers can make or break your social media presence.
Digital Government
Contractors Could Get New Rules for Handling Sensitive Government Data
The published draft requirements are for nonfederal groups with access to “controlled unclassified information”.
Management
Refreshed USASpending Website Irks Some Transparency Advocates
Treasury's new site aims to be more user-friendly but eliminates some search capabilities.
Cybersecurity
GitHub Battles Its Largest-Ever DDoS Attack
The code repository is used by several federal groups, including the White House.
Management
Five of Government's Top Social Media Accounts
Some agencies offer models for building a trusted brand online.
Science & Tech
The World of 2020 According to DARPA
The research agency is making underwater robots that can sleep for years and other robots that can fix satellites in space.
Management
Is Commerce’s Technical Information Service a Dinosaur in the Internet Age?
Senators reintroduce plan to kill the department’s purveyor of technical documents.
Emerging Tech
Here Are the Agencies That Let Their Scientists Speak (and Tweet) Freely
It’s not always easy for scientists to share their viewpoints and speak freely on issues, and those who publicly do frequently face backlash.
Management
Email Compliance Will Be a Tall Order Without More Resources
Federal records managers lack the authority and tools to meet digital requirements.
Science & Tech
Are High-Tech Sensors the Answer to the Pentagon’s Drone Demand?
Battlefield commanders often argue that they need more eyes in the sky, but high-tech sensors could give the US military an edge in the future.
Management
Will Smart Robots Take Your Job?
Five ways to strengthen the skill set that could save your career.
Management
What Do Data Analytics Have to Do With the Way You Play the Game?
The answer might surprise federal program managers.
Oversight
Senator Seeks Answers on Use of Private Email by Special Government Employees
At State Department, Hillary Clinton communicated with aides still in private sector.
Digital Government
Census Needs to Straighten Out Plans for 2020 Internet Option, Watchdog Says
Five years before the Census is expected to implement its Internet-response tool, GAO has already noticed a handful of glaring blunders.
Science & Tech
CIA Restructuring Adds New Cyber Focus
CIA Director John Brennan announced a ‘huge’ change in the way the agency does business, adding special emphasis on the digital world.
Science & Tech
More Robots Prepare for the Military’s Robotics World Cup
It’s the US vs. China, Japan, Italy in the military’s robot super competition.
Digital Government
GAO: CMS Isn't Doing Enough to Address HealthCare.gov Failures
After the botched Healthcare.gov rollout, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services haven't adequately improved itsIT processes, a recent report found.
Digital Government
What Clinton's Email Habits Reveal About Federal Records Laws
Federal regulations don’t outright ban the use of personal email accounts to conduct official government business.
Emerging Tech