OMB Policy Revamps Mobile Device Buying
The goal is to slash fragmentation and duplication of 1,200-plus mobile agreements and 200-plus service plans managed by the federal government.
Commerce Data Guru Announces Departure
In a post on Medium on Thursday evening, Tyrone Grandison, Commerce’s deputy chief data officer, announced his planned exit nearly exactly a year after he joined the agency.
OMB Stresses Security in Info Management Update
This is the first time since 2000 the "Circular A-130: Managing Information as a Strategic Resource" has been updated.
Tech & Tequila: Explore the Potential and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence in Government
Join Nextgov over cocktails and hear experts chat about the possibilities and challenges AI could mean for the federal government.
Introducing the New FITARA Channel
The new addition will cover the ins and outs of Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act policymaking.
Can Open Data Create More Opportunities for Americans? A New White House Effort Hopes So.
Powered by open federal and local data sets, the newly launch project provides access to resources around employment, housing, schools and other neighborhood amenities.
Debating Income Equality? Get the Facts Right with this New Commerce App
A team of data gurus is hoping to transform stores of siloed government data into fresh insight into one of the toughest challenges in America.
Recoding Government: Finding the Tech Change Agents Who Drive Federal Innovation
These innovators know that to stay relevant, they need to continue developing their skills and be mindful of the changing times and fast-evolving technology.
Commerce Staffs Up Data Startup with First Agency Chief Data Scientist
Another data guru joins the currently small team housed within the Commerce Department.
Creative, Audacious or Destructive: The Different Personalities of Nation-State Hackers
What sets a Russian hacker apart?
GSA’s Customer Experience Credo: Be a Good Listener
Being open to customer feedback has helped the agency better its products.
White House Seeks Cyber Policy Guru
Duties include creating policy recommendations and reviewing governmentwide cybersecurity workforce policies, procedures and programs to close any existing gaps,
The One Person Who’s Not Losing Sleep Over Potential ID Theft
A famous whistleblower on the lam might be the last person a cybercriminal wants to impersonate.
Watchdog Duo Wants to Move Security Clearance Data Out of OPM
“Simply put, OPM was not designed to house and protect this sensitive data,” the lawmakers say.
Why Aren't We Learning from These Devastating Cyberattacks?
Here's why cyberthreat information sharing between the public and private sectors might make sense.
What Comes After Cybersecurity Awareness?
In recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nextgov will be shining the light on what’s being done in government to raise the cybersecurity awareness and the multitude of challenges federal agencies face.
Could We All Have Cyber Doppelgängers in the Future?
The idea of a world with "mind clones" may not seem so crazy after all.
'Unhinging' a Government Culture Resistant to Change
Risk taking and failure should be an option in government, top federal technologists say.
Should Government Use 'Dark Web' Data to Warn Industry about Planned Attacks?
Tipping your hand could be a really bad idea.
Hurry! Last Call to Register for Nextgov Prime 2015: Data, Cybersecurity, and the Government of Tomorrow
Nextgov Prime takes place Sept. 9.
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