Digital Government

'They Get It,' Lawmaker Says of Trump's Innovation Office

Trump's teams have been concerned with federal IT since the transition, Rep. Will Hurd said.

Cybersecurity

White House Cyber Czar to Play Role in Kushner Innovation Office

White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce will help ensure any government modernization programs build cybersecurity in, he said.

Digital Government

Here are the People Likely to Make Up Trump's Office of American Innovation

The team includes Reed Cordish, the Baltimore real-estate developer Trump chose as a technology adviser.

Digital Government

Is Trump Eliminating the White House Science and Tech Office?

The administration appears to be whittling down the science and technology staff—or at least, not building it up.

Emerging Tech

This is the Job-Killer the Trump Team Should Worry About, Obama Adviser Says

Nextgov chatted with Terah Lyons, formerly an adviser to the federal chief technology officer.

Digital Government

IBM, Remote-Work Pioneer, Is Calling Thousands of Employees Back to the Office

IBM had decided to “co-locate” the U.S. marketing department, about 2,600 people.

Emerging Tech

Unlocking the Hidden Power of a Highway

An ambitious effort in Georgia aims to turn a rural road into living lab for cutting-edge technologies.

Ideas

In Defense of 18F—Because Inaction Also Has a Cost

Procurement doesn’t grab many headlines, but it is critical to the nation’s future.

Digital Government

Why Trump Needs to Rethink His Clean Energy Policies

The Department of Energy's budget might be targeted for near-total elimination.

Digital Government

Hatch's Innovation Plan: Reform H-1B Program, Protect Federal IT

The Utah senator plans to advocate for bringing in high-skilled immigrants who want to stay in the United States.

Emerging Tech

Deloitte Highlights Tech Trends to Watch

Agencies will have to wade through tech trends to determine what's of use.

Digital Government

Could Immigration Policy Turn Vancouver Into Silicon Valley?

The Canadian city already hosts a range of companies, from Amazon to Hootsuite. After President Trump’s executive order, it could really capitalize on a tech sector built by foreign workers.

Digital Government

Trump Tech Leaders to 18F: 'We Have Your Back'

A tweet from the new White House chief digital officer suggests support for the program.