Digital Government

VA Innovator Network To Expand, Less Than 1 Year In

It started out at eight pilot sites in November, but could soon expand to about a dozen more this year.

Digital Government

Labor Department Launches New Jobs Site for Vets

Veterans.gov -- separate from Vets.gov -- puts agencies’ employment resources in one place.

Cybersecurity

The Internet of Things Means Hospitals Are More Hackable Than Ever. The VA is Prepared.

With construction manuals tailored to smart buildings, the Veterans Affairs Department seems prepared for the day when bugs infect its hospitals.

Cybersecurity

Phishing Emails Targeting Veterans are on the Rise -- But Don’t Blame this Website, VA Says

To the Web-savvy, the emails are obvious “phishing” attempts. But these particular emails target an especially vulnerable population.

Digital Government

Should VA Scrap VistA? CIO Evaluates Future of Home-Grown Health Records System

The assessment comes amid ongoing concerns about the multiple, failed attempts to develop interoperable electronic health records between VA and DOD.

Emerging Tech

VA's Allin Promises ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Approach to Customer Service

A mediocre attitude toward serving the veterans who valiantly served the country is not acceptable, says VA's Chief Veteran Experience Officer Tom Allin.

Digital Government

Why More Agencies Tap Twitter to Recruit New Talent

Social media can be a helpful tool for federal agencies looking to recruit top talent, a new report says.

Emerging Tech

Pentagon Debunks DOD-VA Interoperability Myth

“There is not a big interoperability problem with the VA and DOD today,” according to Frank Kendall, DOD undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics.

Cybersecurity

Widespread Use of Yammer Social Network at VA Ran Afoul of Agency Rules, Watchdog Says

Department CIO implicated in a probe of unapproved and insecure uses of the social network’s free version.