Digital Government
Federal Information Systems Hit 20 Years on GAO’s High-Risk List
The watchdog is waiting for 1,000 recommendations to be implemented.
Emerging Tech
Deloitte Highlights Tech Trends to Watch
Agencies will have to wade through tech trends to determine what's of use.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Want Self-Driving Cars To Thrive But Still Fear Hacks
Despite positives, manufacturers still face concerns that cars could be hijacked.
Emerging Tech
Tech Companies Prep for Trump’s Infrastructure Plan—Even Without Details
Startups and blue-chip companies alike see potential business in Trump's promised infrastructure plan.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Better Data Needed to Fight Medicaid Fraud
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services oversight data needs work, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers’ Personal Devices Need Better Security, House Member Says
The letter from Rep. Ted Lieu also urges speedier cyber training for House employees.
Digital Government
Trump's Smartphone Habits Worried Lawmakers Before Mar-a-Lago
Lawmakers already had questions about the administration's security practices.
Cybersecurity
Water Treatment Plant Hack Kicks Off RSA Conference
A new survey finds cyber anxiety high during the Trump administration.
Digital Government
Forrester Predicts Less Money for Federal Tech, More for State and Local
However, total public sector spending in 2017 and 2018 is still expected to grow by 2 percent.
Emerging Tech
Service Robots Will Soon Be Making 'House Calls In Space'
DARPA this week picked a commercial partner to help build out the system.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Show Love to Blockchain, 'Star Wars,' But Question FBI FOIA Changes
They're also proposing a way to slow down any presidential efforts to remove sanction on Russia.
Ideas
5 Lessons From a Former Agency Customer Experience Leader
Getting things done takes on a much more human feel.
Cybersecurity
House Science Democrats Want to Investigate White House Cyber Vulnerabilities
The lawmakers cite vulnerabilities in Trump’s Twitter and cellphone in a letter to committee leadership.
Modernization
Watchdog: IT Issues May Have Caused NASA To Cook A Spacecraft
The agency needs to do a better job monitoring its IT and operational technology, an OIG report says.
Digital Government
Congress Wants Quarterly Reports on VA’s Tech Investments
The House committee leaders want more frequent updates on major IT investments, projects and programs.
Digital Government
GAO: HUD's Legacy Tech Hogs 95% of IT Budget While Agency Struggles to Price Upgrades
“Significant weaknesses” plague the agency's cost-estimating practices for investments aimed to revamp IT infrastructure.
Modernization
Connolly Pledges to Reintroduce Modernizing Government Technology Act
The Virginia Democrat said he'll be "boringly disciplined" in pursuing the bill's passage.
Digital Government
Startup Execs: Trump's Travel Ban Will Cause 'Irreversible Harm' To Economy
In an open letter to the president, they called the travel ban "morally and economically misguided."
Digital Government
Lawmakers Irritated with VA's Continuing Tech Problems
With its history of failed large-scale IT projects that cost taxpayers billions of dollars, VA is again grappling with IT issues.
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary Sides with Obama on Protecting Election Systems
John Kelly was previously less supportive of the controversial designation.
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