Digital Government
Lawmaker Wants VA to Explain a Software Tool USDS Flagged as Flawed
A ProPublica report exposed serious issues in a Veterans Affairs Department software tool.
Emerging Tech
Kamala Harris's $15 Million Proposal to Fix Local Government Tech
The 2020 presidential candidate introduced a bill to help local governments modernize their digital services. Is this the lifeline cities need?
Cybersecurity
DHS supply chain task force tees up plans
The co-chair of the task force laid out five work streams that will steer larger efforts around securing the technology supply chain.
Ideas
Why Federal IT Projects Fail (and How to Ensure Success)
As it turns out, projects are often derailed from the beginning.
Modernization
Want to Work with Air Force’s Kessel Run? Better Move Fast.
The experimental lab is looking for partners to supply “the best software developers in the world.”
Cybersecurity
Cyber group calls for coordinated vulnerability disclosure policies
A group led by a former top federal cybersecurity official is seeking to make policies that enable outside researchers to work with organizations to find and mitigate IT flaws "standard" in the public and private sectors.
Digital Government
Census’ Big Data Innovation Program Infects HHS with Promising Results
Officials at Health and Human Services took an idea from their colleagues at Census to use big data and public-private collaboration to design systems that can save lives.
Ideas
Moving to the Cloud? You Need to Monitor Application Performance.
When a smartphone app doesn't work it's annoying. But when an agency app doesn't work, there can be consequences.
Modernization
DOD acquisition branch rethinks requirements, training
Assistant Secretary for Defense Acquisition Kevin Fahey said his office is planning on scrapping DOD 5000 acquisition requirements and starting from scratch with an eye to being more digital ready.
Modernization
White House CIO Needs Contractor to Help with App Development
The Office of the CIO put out a notice on a new five-year contract to assist with all sorts of application management needs.
People
Air Force's Kessel Run expands its ranks
In its first civilian-focused hiring event, the Air Force’s software factory Kessel Run looks to bring on about 30 new personnel.
Ideas
Understanding Today’s Mobile Software Supply Chain Risks
The reality is that supply chain risk is also a concern in the software frontier.
Ideas
Dispelling DevSecOps Myths and Maximizing the Potential
For starters, federal agencies don’t need to rush out and hire “super developers.”
Emerging Tech
Air Force Turns to GSA Pilot for DevOps Platform
The Air Force is using GSA’s Commercial Solutions Opening pilot program to speed through the acquisition process.
Ideas
Prioritizing for Migration to the Cloud
A thoughtful roadmap help, even when obstacles pop up.
Emerging Tech
The Hottest Tools in Coding This Year Included React and Python
Programming trends can offer insight into what businesses are investing in.
Cybersecurity
