Digital Government
After communications hiatus, NASA rover found in standby mode
NASA’s Opportunity, which has been traversing the Martian surface dutifully since landing in January 2004, has come out of an expected three-week radio silence in self-imposed standby mode.
People
What's wrong with IT at Veterans Affairs?
In an increasingly high-profile morass, the Veterans Affairs Department's tech troubles are only growing worse. Most recently, several key leaders have stepped down while the integrated health record effort stalls and a massive claims backlog remains unresolved.
Digital Government
NIST's latest cyber guidelines stress resiliency, privacy controls
New version of Special Publication 800-53 released, goes beyond just 'good cyber security hygiene and continuous monitoring.'
Digital Government
IG, NOAA spar on satellite recommendations
The $10.9 billion Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) program faces potential launch delays, cost increases and budget shortfalls.
People
Telework Week report highlights upside
The 112,000 federal employees who participated in this year's event during the week of March 4 were 'equal if not more productive' while working remotely than when in the office.
Digital Government
Boston probe's big data use hints at the future
A day after the explosions at the Boston Marathon, authorities had amassed 10 terabytes of data in their search for clues.
Digital Government
White House joins Tumblr
The Obama administration's latest social-media venture promises quotes from the president, video, 'wonky charts' and photos of Bo, the White House dog.
People
A guide to handle social-media hacks
When a hacked AP Twitter account falsely reported President Obama's injury in an explosion, the public reacted with no immediate White House assurance. There are better ways to handle such situations.
People
How to spot a data scientist
The hottest job in tech has vague definitions, but the skills and aptitudes needed are clear. What does the future hold for this rapidly emerging field?
Digital Government
... but there IS an 'i' in 'data scientist'
Do data scientists deserve recognition themselves, or just as part of a team?
Digital Government
GAO raps DOD satellite operations
The Defense Department needs to modernize the ground stations and control networks that operate the nation's defense satellites.
Cybersecurity
Congressman seeks answers on Spires
Lawmakers adds his voice to those demanding to know why the DHS CIO is on leave.
Digital Government
Defining big data
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Digital Government
USGS's new database helps users map biodiversity
A new web site opens up more than 100 million mapped records of nearly every living species nationwide.
Digital Government
Feds tackle 'major data crunch' in Boston investigation
Overload of video, social-media data brings both opportunities and IT challenges for FBI and other agencies.
Modernization
Secretary of the Navy's site now on Amazon cloud
Commercial approach was faster, cheaper than government-owned hosting, CIO says.
Cybersecurity
Spires situation raises questions, concerns about CIO authority
The dispute at DHS brings new attention to old questions concerning CIOs' budget and purchasing powers.
People
Cloudy with a chance of furloughs at NOAA
Agency charged with watching the weather plans to shut down for four days during hurricane season.
Digital Government