Digital Government
Bullish on big data? Better make a plan.
A well-reasoned strategy is essential for big-data success.
People
IT helps Treasury crack down on financial crime
The IRS is catching its own dishonest employees as well as outside fraudsters, thanks to sophisticated technology.
People
USGIF CEO Stu Shea steps down
Founder of the non-profit educational foundation will remain as chairman.
Modernization
NASA's Curiosity back to work after computer glitch
After a week of suspended operations, NASA's Mars rover is back to investigating the secrets of the Red Planet
Digital Government
Big data, big deficits at USPS
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
People
Telework first-timers look back on the experience
Newcomers to telework who took part in Telework Week found it to be eye-opening.
Digital Government
Shining light on the CIA
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Digital Government
The postal service's hidden cool factor
E-mail made paper mail seem like old hat years ago, but the U.S. Postal Service is operating on the cutting edge of technology, behind the scenes.
Modernization
CIA CTO sheds light on intelligence community's need for cloud
The officially-unconfirmed contract between the CIA and Amazon has led to an upsurge of interest in the spy agency's strategy.
People
CDC's Seligman wins Federal 100 President's Award
Longtime CIO suggests that all his agency peers deserve recognition for the 'tremendous difficulties' they face.
Modernization
Challenge and opportunity await in data center consolidation
Consolidation pays off, but it's wise to take the long view on savings, say those in the trenches.
Digital Government
Teresa Carlson: Changing the game for cloud services
As vice president of the worldwide public sector at Amazon Web Services, Eagle Award winner Teresa Carlson led the company's entry into the federal market.
Digital Government
Federal Reserve calls for chief data officer
The proposed new position would add to the growing ranks of agency CDOs as feds seek the expertise to manage big data.
Modernization
Sources: Amazon and CIA ink cloud deal
Clandestine contract marks a radical shift in the CIA's cloud strategy.
Cybersecurity
DHS gets an interim cybersecurity chief
Bruce McConnell to replace Mark Weatherford on an acting basis.
Digital Government
Which agencies let their scientists speak freely?
The Union of Concerned Scientists finds that policies at some agencies inhibit the freedom of scientists to express opinions.
Digital Government
Of policy and petabytes: Shaping the use of big data
The future of big data is wide open, but policies and regulations may soon set its course. <br><br> <strong>Plus:</strong> The potential liabilities of lacking policies ... where policies come from ... the role of privacy.
Digital Government
NOAA assumes control of weather satellite
A converted satellite provides a valuable stopgap against a potential loss of coverage, but durability fears persist.
People
Data center initiative to become part of PortfolioStat
The ongoing effort to find and shut down unneeded data centers has shown some early success, but its status is about to change.
Digital Government