Modernization
DHS S&T goes for second on tech accelerator
DHS' research arm has opened a second round of its tech accelerator project for emergency responders' gear.
Cybersecurity
Beyond the lab: Government innovation in unlikely places
Dedicated innovation shops are in vogue, but a culture of user-centered thinking can be put to work in any corner of government.
Cybersecurity
DOD CIO calls for better industry collaboration on cyber
The Defense Department's Terry Halvorsen said technology firms must work together to craft better cybersecurity solutions.
Digital Government
Federal digital transformation: What's next for USDS and 18F?
The government's digital teams have provided desperately needed skills, but government is an "at-scale" enterprise that cannot afford to wait for a small cadre of specialists to make its way around to everyone.
Modernization
GSA seeks IT exec to help with enterprise cloud
GSA wants an expert executive to help it with cloud and other transformational IT infrastructure efforts.
Modernization
Dispelling the myth of 'perfect' security
A new approach called micro-segmentation is easy to deploy, requires fewer security resources and could be the key to streamlining risk management.
Digital Government
DOD unveils Boston innovation hub
Defense Secretary Ash Carter cut the ribbon on an east coast version of the Pentagon's Silicon Valley innovation unit.
Modernization
DNA data storage capabilities hold promise for federal agencies
DNA-based data storage technologies could be a more secure answer for federal agencies' encrypted data, according to researchers.
Digital Government
CMS seeks new CTO
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is looking a new CTO, a job that involves taking a leadership role on the HealthCare.gov website.
Acquisition
DOD memo clarifies DIUX mission
The July memo seeks to put Defense Innovation Unit Experimental on firmer ground following criticism from Congress.
People
Uber, but for feds
Recently introduced legislation would open the world of modern transportation apps to federal reimbursement.
Digital Government
Can chatbots improve government customer service?
Federal digital and customer experience experts are telling feds how AI and machine learning, including bots, can expand and improve customer service.
Cybersecurity
DHS wants to shift to agile in a FLASH
DHS is looking for a dozen agile-minded and nontraditional companies to help with its upcoming agile design and development support services contract.
Digital Government
Clinton tech agenda bakes in innovation teams
Hillary Clinton's newly released technology agenda calls for retaining the U.S. Digital Service and other innovation groups to improve government services.
Digital Government
Chrousos to depart as head of GSA's Technology Transformation Service
Hot on the heels of a reorganization that elevated 18F to a key service inside GSA, TTS Commissioner Phaedra Chrousos is planning a July exit from the agency.
Cybersecurity
DHS CIO touts tech transformation
An increased focus on agile development and contracting is propelling the Department of Homeland Security, according to its CIO.
Digital Government
Survey: 'Oversight doesn't love innovation'
A recent survey by Grant Thornton and the Professional Services Council reveals reservations about the potential for innovation in the federal acquisition process
Digital Government
Can government get digital services to stick?
What top digital leaders say is needed for true transformation.
Digital Government
Building a digitally savvy workforce
In this excerpt from "Delivering on Digital," William Eggers explores one agency's approach to expanding digital capacity by recruiting and training the team.
Digital Government
Getting government to go digital
William D. Eggers details the necessary steps for applying new technologies to today's government. PLUS: Three more books IT leaders should be reading.
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