Cybersecurity
Chinese researchers hack car from 12 miles away
Researchers uncovered vulnerabilities in the Tesla Model S as the U.S. issued new rules for driverless car development and safety.
Modernization
IT modernization, improved cybersecurity and innovation are all intertwined
New survey shows agency CIOs, CTOs and CISOs agree on the needs, and lament the slow pace of progress.
Digital Government
New rules of the road for self-driving cars
The Obama administration announced new guidelines for autonomous vehicles, taking the technology "from sci-fi fantasy to an emerging reality with the potential to transform the way we live."
Digital Government
Innovation in government can come from anywhere
Steve Kelman sees potential in a public-domain piano experiment.
People
'We need safe spaces to do things differently'
FCC CIO David Bray discusses change agents, government's existential question and the aspirations for this year's Executive Leadership Conference
Acquisition
A sobering take on government contractors: What can be done?
Steve Kelman has ideas for helping innovative firms clear the hurdles to doing business with the government.
Digital Government
GSA's Roth: TTS commissioner search is progressing
GSA Administrator Denise Roth hopes to have a "good sense" of the next Technology Transformation Service commissioner by the end of September and expects the next administration to build on digital services.
Cybersecurity
Where do Clinton and Trump stand on tech?
A new report from ITIF shows that Hillary Clinton has articulated more detailed policy positions on cybersecurity and innovation than has Republican rival Donald Trump.
Digital Government
How AI can be a game changer for government
Automating routine citizen services will allow federal employees to focus on more creative and fulfilling tasks.
People
Future-readying the federal workforce
Most agencies have the data and domain knowledge needed to drive innovation. Now they need a culture that attracts and nurtures the necessary talent.
Modernization
NTIA wants to know IoT address needs
With billions of devices set to jump onto the internet in the coming years, NTIA is seeking information on addresses, obstacles and costs for adopting IPv6.
Cybersecurity
Move to DevOps takes some fearlessness
As they transition to quicker, more efficient DevOps-based IT environments, agencies have to be bold, federal experts say.
Digital Government
USAID crowdsources 21 ideas for fighting Zika
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s crowdsourcing efforts to fight the Zika virus have produced some cutting-edge solutions from global innovators.
People
Priming the pump for innovation in the next administration
A new report offers a range of suggestions for encouraging and sustaining innovation in government.
Digital Government
VA demo day showcases employee-driven innovation
The Department of Veterans Affairs touted employees' technology-based projects for solving veterans' health care challenges.
Cybersecurity
Challenge.gov takes wing
Steve Kelman contends that a recent report on agencies' prize challenges tells only half the success story.
Digital Government
Taking blockchain beyond bitcoin
Blockchain isn't just for bitcoin, and federal agencies might find other uses for the secure recordkeeping tool.
Cybersecurity
DHS turns to small businesses to tap blockchain tech
DHS has awarded $100,000 each to four small innovators to explore the use of blockchain for identity management.
Modernization
Making the cloud safe for intel
The intelligence community's tech think tank wants a new model for keeping data safe in the cloud.
Digital Government
Two years of USDS: Obama's tech push going strong
The U.S. Digital Service turns two this week, and although the program is not without its critics, it gets good grades for the innovative technology services it brings to government.
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