Cybersecurity
Army cyber chief wants more failure
The Army's top cyber soldier makes a plea for leaner, faster development and more flexible budgets.
Cybersecurity
Heartbleed tested agency readiness
A Democratic senator says "clear legal authority and processes to facilitate a seamless response" are still needed to effectively combat cyber threats, and the White House acknowledges "we still have more work to do."
Acquisition
Contractors buoyant about fiscal 2015
With a year of fiscal calm on the horizon, federal contractors are forecasting a jump in revenue, according to a Deltek survey.
Modernization
HP launches private cloud with high-security federal users in mind
Hewlett-Packard wants to get in on the burgeoning market for military and intel IT with a new cloud offering.
People
Who is Shaun Donovan?
Meet the housing expert, cross-government policy leader, and trained architect who is President Barack Obama's pick to take over OMB.
Modernization
Enterprise-wide software license management lags, GAO finds
Without executive direction from the federal CIO, agencies will have difficulty realizing cost savings through enterprise-wide software license management, says a new report.
Cybersecurity
Mueller: Cyber experts need offline investigative skills
While agencies scramble to recruit cyber talent, former FBI Director Robert Mueller notes that law enforcement skills are also needed.
Digital Government
FITARA in play in House defense bill
The House is revisiting IT reform as part of the annual Pentagon policy measure, but it's not clear if the Senate will play ball.
People
CHCOs seek improved training, hiring flexibility
As agency budgets continue to flatline, federal human resources executives see a need to transform the way the government recruits, hires, trains and rewards employees.
People
Treasury official calls for quick Data Act demos
As Treasury moves to implement the Data Act, potential costs and agency buy-in remain concerns.
People
Obama taps national security veteran to oversee HealthCare.gov
The lack of a financial management system for HealthCare.gov continues to trouble oversight agencies and insurance carriers.
Cybersecurity
Dysfunctional Congress contributes to IT insecurity, report finds
IT workers on the front lines of securing government systems are concerned about lack of funding and the inability of lawmakers to pass tougher cybersecurity legislation.
Modernization
Industry group raises alarm over Google's changing ad policy
Google recently pulled the advertising option from its Education Apps product line -- are there ramifications for federal users?
Digital Government
Andreessen Horowitz leads $15 million funding round for OpenGov
The data visualization firm has signed up 100 governments in 14 months and sees new potential at the federal level.
Cybersecurity
FBI in the market for bad software
The FBI is seeking a supplier of malicious code, links and exploits.
Digital Government
The mosaic effect and big data
Big data, inside government and out, is leading to a reconsideration of what is meant by privacy.
People
Cobert tees up IT management plans
OMB advocates are finding ways to make IT procurement more agile as they seek broader systemic reforms.
Modernization
Will shared services disrupt competition?
As the government moves forward with a policy to promote the use of federal shared-service providers for financial management, industry leaders wonder what will happen to the marketplace.
People
How to 'Pre-Stat' your IT
Managing complex federal IT projects requires not just the best development practices, but across-the-board engagement of agency leaders.
People