Modernization
Dodging 'fatal errors' for Census 2020 tech
With an agile, iterative testing model, the Census Bureau is hoping to avoid repeating the mobile meltdown of 2010 as it tries to technologically streamline -- and secure -- the 2020 count.
Cybersecurity
Protecting government IT systems at the source
Most IT organizations understand the importance of protecting data but have a blind spot regarding the security of the IT systems themselves.
Digital Government
Can tech streamline the 2020 Census and save $5B?
The Census Bureau announced plans to fold in new technology and third party data into its 2020 population count, but questions remain about the viability of the Bureau's enterprise IT.
Acquisition
DOD looks to agile to solve software conundrum
Defense Department acquisition officials see agile development as a possible lifeline in the Pentagon’s struggle with the monumental challenge of refreshing the software in its weapon systems.
Modernization
So many credentials: 23 certifications in high demand
Here's a list of almost two dozen IT certifications that are in high demand in both government and the private sector.
Cybersecurity
NASA AI to power first-responder tech
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on lightweight artificial intelligence software to give situational awareness and decision support to first responders.
Cybersecurity
USCIS seeks agile approach to application life cycle management
USCIS' Office of Information Technology wants to try AgileCraft's scaled agile management platform to help administer a widening variety of portfolio-level planning, tracking and reporting operations.
Acquisition
GSA makes awards for long-awaited agile BPA
After multiple delays and an unusual solicitation process, 18F has 16 vendors ready to start delivering agile services.
Digital Government
Creating the next-generation manufacturing world
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is teaming with Autodesk to research advanced applications for 3D printing.
People
Tech Lady Hackathon: 'A really open community for women'
More than 150 people turned out for the 3rd annual Tech Lady Hackathon in D.C. on Aug. 8.
Digital Government
In health apps, the game's the thing
Device-agnostic, gamified health apps will drive a new era of self-managed health care. If it isn't fun and well designed, it might not be worth pushing out at all.
Modernization
An explainer on containers
If containers continue to advance into federal enterprise IT, they could spell the end of monolithic legacy applications.
Modernization
Buy or build? For IT, it's custom vs. COTS
It's a timeless question — and the answer might not be as clear-cut as agencies think.
People
Machine learning, agency missions and finding the shape of the haystack
Will computers that take information in, build hierarchies and learn over time diminish the role of human judgment in government?
Modernization
CIO Scott seeks new framework for government cloud
Federal CIO Tony Scott wants to re-imagine government processes for cloud.
People
Agile development requires agile developers
Focus on the people today if you want agile to succeed tomorrow, argues Lawrence Fitzpatrick.
Digital Government
New NGA strategy touts automation, commercial capabilities
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Director Robert Cardillo says geospatial intelligence is ripe for collaboration between industry and government.
People
Dreaming in code
Coding boot camps feed the need for talented programmers in the public and private sectors, and are becoming a booming business themselves.
Acquisition
IARPA looks to the crowd
The intelligence R&D lab wants a platform for crowdsourcing the development and refining of arguments.
Acquisition