Digital Government

OMB To Congress: DATA Act Could Advance Trump's Agenda

A pilot that gathers spending data directly from contractors and grant recipients could also help agencies better assess spending.

Emerging Tech

IARPA Funds Project To Track Worker Productivity with Sensors

A new study aims to understand the impact stress has on worker performance.

Emerging Tech

Draft Bill Would Create Connected Device Advisory Board for Agencies

Rep. Robin Kelly plans to introduce companion legislation to the Senate's Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvements Act—possibly with a few tweaks.

Digital Government

U.S. Digital Service Is Three Years Old

One of the government's tech teams celebrates its third anniversary.

Modernization

Mine Safety Inspections Go Mobile

Inspectors are replacing the paper-based process with a smartphone and tablet app.

Digital Government

Report: USDA CIO Reassigned

Jonathan Alboum is one of a slew of federal CIOs who have either left their posts or been reassigned.

Emerging Tech

DHS Thinks Biometrics Can 'Improve Daily Life'

The department sole-sourced a contract to the University Of Texas at Austin's Center for Identity.

Digital Government

Another Federal CIO Leaves. Here's Who Remains.

Many CFO Act federal agencies are still being lead by acting chief information officers.

Emerging Tech

The Evolution of Digital Government

Digital government started with launching websites. This special report looks at how federal agencies are rethinking services to put citizens’ needs first.

Digital Government

To Improve, VA Must Acknowledge Vets Can Go Elsewhere

Thinking of veterans as customers who could take their business elsewhere could fuel agency improvements, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said.

Digital Government

Why Agencies Need to Know What an Authorized Reseller Is

NASA SEWP's new tool clearly labels products and services to make decisions easier for agency buyers.

Emerging Tech

NIH's Supercomputer Gets An Upgrade

NIH is using the CSRA's Biowulf cluster to study potential treatments for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.

Digital Government

If the FBI Has Your Biometrics, It Doesn't Have to Tell You

A final rule blocks millions of citizens from requesting information about the data stored in that system.

Emerging Tech

These Birds' Molting Patterns Might Change How Government Uses Drones

U.S. Fish and Wildlife is researching whether oil spill drones could harm wildlife.

Digital Government

DHS Joins Facebook, YouTube at Counter Terrorism Summit

The tech companies are banding together to prevent extremists from using their platforms to spread violent messages.

Emerging Tech

Federal Spending on Drones Goes Under the Sea

Of the billions it spends on unmanned vehicles, the federal government's focus is shifting from the skies to the sea.

Digital Government

NASA Program Makes Buying Legit IT Easier

The agency's SEWP customers can choose when buying from an authorized reseller matters to their agencies.

Emerging Tech

Federal Agencies Flirt with Blockchain

Agencies brainstormed at least 200 potential federal use cases.

Digital Government

Border State Lawmakers Propose a 'Smart' Wall

The group wants radar technology, drones and cameras to make up big chunks of Trump's proposed border wall.