Emerging Tech

Why Can’t Government Websites Be More Like Amazon?

It's complicated, but more federal digital services are about to start focusing on the user.

Digital Government

Look for Next CTO to 'Execute, Execute, Execute,' Not Come Up With New Concepts

Aneesh Chopra discusses the role of government’s top technology expert.

Digital Government

Google Exec Named New Federal Chief Technology Officer

Megan Smith becomes third person to hold the title.

Emerging Tech

Wanted: Twitter-savvy Feds to Help OPM Get This Whole Social Media Thing

New projects aim to change how the agency communicates via social media.

Emerging Tech

OK, Feds -- Go Ahead and Edit Wikipedia

Wikimedia DC says you make good editors because you know a lot.

Digital Government

As Todd Park Becomes Top Tech Recruiter, What's Next for CTO Role?

Park’s departure leaves a job opening in Washington -- one with unclear requirements.

Digital Government

Citing Anthrax and Smallpox Scares, White House Tells Federal Labs to Take Stock

Biosecurity memo urges "safety stand-down."

Digital Government

It's Official: White House CTO Todd Park Leaves Post to Recruit Tech Talent from Silicon Valley

Todd Park stepping down from chief technology officer job.

Digital Government

Patent Office Telework Scandal Not Really About Telework

Mobile work advocates say the controversy is evidence of a management breakdown.

Digital Government

Under Further Scrutiny, Obamacare Website Gets CEO

Twenty HealthCare.gov-related contracts cost more than estimated, while the cost of seven more than doubled.

Emerging Tech

Why is LinkedIn So Popular With Employees of the US Army?

Only IBM and HP have more current employees on the professional networking site.

Modernization

When NASA Moves Its Websites to the Cloud, Everyone Watches

WESTPrime migration reaches milestone.

Emerging Tech

Turtle Power: Sensors Give Hatchlings a Chance in Hatteras

Park Service backs local North Carolina project.

Digital Government

Is This a Different Kind of HealthCare.gov Contract?

In some ways, it looks a lot like the old contracts.

Emerging Tech

Is Anyone at Your Agency Editing Wikipedia?

Here’s what they should know.

Digital Government

Why Federal IT Reform Is Getting Cheaper

Pared-down Senate bill is projected to cost less than House-passed measure.

Cybersecurity

House Approves Stronger Cyber Protections for Critical infrastructure

Separate bill to bolster DHS’ cyber workforce also passes.

Modernization

EPA Doesn’t Know How Much It Uses the Cloud, IG Finds

The agency says it has 11 cloud contracts, but the IG doubts that number.

Digital Government

Census Rethinks How It Presents Its Many Data Points

Census wants to make its data easier to use.

Digital Government

How to Avoid the IRS' Technology Fumbles

Groups says it all boils down to an IT management issue.