Modernization
Amazon files court complaint over CIA cloud deal
The cloud provider is challenging the corrective action that GAO recommended to the CIA after upholding a bid protest.
Modernization
GSA tightens scrutiny on FedRAMP assessors
A new accreditation process will add rigor and depth to the analysis of an applicant's security standards, GSA promises.
People
FOIA Machine could add to agency workloads
A tool to make it easier for reporters to submit Freedom of Information Act requests has rapidly gained support, financial backing.
People
State Department IG highly critical of IT sub-bureau
Bureau of Information Resource Management, Office of Information Assurance performs only a 'limited number' of functions and lacks adequate management controls, audit concludes.
Digital Government
NASA Kepler repair begins
Scientists are undertaking a long-shot effort to fix a space telescope that has confirmed the existence of 134 planets outside of our solar system.
Digital Government
IG to audit Census' budget reductions
As the Census Bureau prepares for the next nationwide Census in 2020, its cost-cutting efforts will be under close watch.
People
DOD systems block feds from reading about NSA leaks
Even when it has been widely published, classified information must still be treated as if it were secret.
Modernization
Data center holdup: A question of funding?
A reader wonders whether the mysterious hold on a data-center consolidation project could be over who pays the bill.
Digital Government
DOE appeal: Breaking exaflop barrier will require more funding
As China takes the lead in the supercomputer race, the Energy Department asks for continued congressional support in its efforts to advance.
Modernization
IRS needs better data center consolidation plan: IG
Agency is shuttering some data centers, but lacks clear metrics or management plan, audit finds.
Modernization
VA terminates $36 million cloud deal with HP
Agency cites changing requirements and "convenience of the government" as the reason for canceling the enterprise e-mail contract.
Cybersecurity
AFCEA to honor Spires
The former DHS CIO, who resigned in May, will be honored later this month.
Modernization
DOE data center deal still at impasse
Legislators seek answers as it becomes unclear whether OMB or the Energy Department itself is holding up the department's energy-saving contract.
People
Legislation would cut feds' travel expenses with videoconferencing
Congressman urges all of government to learn from certain agencies' recent success stories.
Modernization
Intelligence Community seeks unified communications
The second phase of the Desktop Environment portion of the IC's Information Technology Enterprise strategy is soon to begin.
People
USDA outlines use case for tablets
A shift from paper to iPads speeds data-gathering and cuts costs, agency says.
People
Mobile productivity: Too much of a good thing?
Feds are using mobile devices more than ever, but is that necessarily a plus?
Digital Government
Snail mail offers no escape from monitoring
The USPS tracks mail for law enforcement, suggesting another massive database project for an agency already deep into supercomputer-powered analytics.
People
Space-based backup guards Weather Service systems
Because even the forecasters of the weather are vulnerable to it, the National Weather Service is escaping the atmosphere altogether.
Digital Government