Digital Government

Is federal BYOD for mobile moving too fast?

The "bring your own device" policy trend for mobile devices shows no sign of slowing down even while security and privacy questions are being raised, according to speakers at a FOSE panel.

Digital Government

Micropurchases can smooth path to mobile

Federal agencies who want to get their feet wet with mobile might want to try buying a prototype for under $3,000, says a federal acquisition expert.

Modernization

Be ready for disruptive technologies, FOSE keynote speaker says

Thomas Koulopoulos, futurist and keynote speaker at FOSE, explains how the future will be nothing like you expect--and you'd better get ready.

Digital Government

Agencies test user ideas for mobile tech

IT executives at two agencies turned to their employees for ideas of smart uses of mobile technologies.

Digital Government

Forget mobile-device strategy: Here's a better way.

As federal managers struggle to get a handle on mobile devices, speakers at a FOSE panel offer another approach.

People

GSA's leader steps down over wasteful spending report

Martha Johnson, two other top GSA officials, out as IG details extravagant spending and rules violations connected to Western Regions conference.

Modernization

Treasure trove of Census data stumbles on launch

Many researchers welcomed NARA's release of the 1940 U.S. Census, but others worried about privacy and reported the website was not functioning properly.

Modernization

State Department's e-diplomacy efforts outpace other nations'

The State Department is the world's leading user of technology tools for diplomacy, according to a new think tank study.

Digital Government

United States and India launch open government platform on Web

Following through on an agreement, the U.S. and India have jointly released open source code to help governments release data to the public.

Modernization

Confused about big data and cloud? So's everyone.

Federal executives and vendors are not the only ones who might have trouble pinning down a precise definition for "big data" and "cloud," according to a new study.

People

VA looking for mobile apps in innovation contest

The Veterans Affairs Department announced a new round of industry competition to develop applications and solutions for the department.

People

Justice role in FOIA gets new scrutiny

The Justice Department is again facing allegations that it may be attempting to interfere with other agency FOIA activities.

Cybersecurity

DHS travel authorization system allows thousands to slip through cracks

The Homeland Security Department electronic system for registering foreign visitors from visa waiver program countries allows thousands of noncompliant visitors each year, according to a GAO official.

Digital Government

President Obama's campaign now on Pinterest

Pinterest is a relative newcomer for agencies considering social media, but the president's campaign is taking advantage of it.