People
Deputy federal CIO outlines future priorities
Security, procurement and management initiatives top the Obama administration's goals for federal IT.
Modernization
Amazon gets FedRAMP certification
Commercial cloud giant is the third provider approved to sell secure cloud products and services.
Digital Government
Boston Marathon shows good and bad of info sharing
The response to the bombings at the Boston Marathon put agency collaboration ambitions to the test.
People
Virtual training saving the Navy time, money
The Naval Safety & Environmental Training Center provides training to some 10,000 Navy personnel and government civilians around the world each year.
Digital Government
NASA's Kepler telescope in trouble
Although the Kepler space telescope already past its expected lifespan, NASA is trying to keep it alive and on its planet-finding mission.
Digital Government
Can less money lead to more creativity?
Some agencies are finding that tightening budgets are leading to smarter IT choices and inspirations.
Digital Government
APIs help agencies say 'yes'
Census Bureau's approach to data garners singular praise at FOSE trade show.
Modernization
GAO: Metrics, leadership leave savings unclear in data center consolidation
Congressional committee leaders seeking insight into the ongoing effort to reduce the number of federal data centers were unhappy over OMB and GSA officials' absence at field hearing.
People
USDA research efforts need management improvements: GAO
Oversight agency critiques collaborative planning and other aspects of Agriculture's research programs.
Modernization
Survey highlights FDCCI uncertainty
The people involved in the effort to close and consolidate data centers are not confident of meeting their goals, despite showing some progress, survey suggests.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security OIG probed Spires situation
Former DHS CIO's resignation did not put an end to questions about the circumstances.
People
NOAA seeks comment on 5-year R&D plan
Where should NOAA put its research dollars? Now is your chance to guide the decision-making.
Cybersecurity
Richard Spires resigns
UPDATED: After nearly two months on leave under mysterious circumstances, CIO sends e-mail to colleagues that confirms departure but leaves many questions unanswered.
Acquisition
NASA seeks feedback on next-generation technology contract
Agency explores a move to firm-fixed-price with the next iteration of its Simulation and Software Technology contract.
Digital Government
Hearing set to probe data center progress
A House panel will hold a hearing away from Capitol Hill to gauge the progress of the FDCCI.
Digital Government
Satellite instrument ready early
The satellite program, which has recently come under IG criticism, is ahead of schedule.
Digital Government
White House releases We the People API
The tool will allow app developers to use the data collected by the online petition site.
Digital Government
Life on Mars: Opportunity rover awakens, responds to signals
NASA's Opportunity rover successfully returns from a self-imposed standby mode, resuming its explorations of the Red Planet.
Cybersecurity
Agencies shore up social media security
After hackers faked a tweet appearing to be from the Associated Press, agencies wasted no time taking steps to keep it from happening to them.
Cybersecurity