Digital Government
APIs help agencies say 'yes'
Census Bureau's approach to data garners singular praise at FOSE trade show.
Modernization
GAO: Metrics, leadership leave savings unclear in data center consolidation
Congressional committee leaders seeking insight into the ongoing effort to reduce the number of federal data centers were unhappy over OMB and GSA officials' absence at field hearing.
People
USDA research efforts need management improvements: GAO
Oversight agency critiques collaborative planning and other aspects of Agriculture's research programs.
Modernization
Survey highlights FDCCI uncertainty
The people involved in the effort to close and consolidate data centers are not confident of meeting their goals, despite showing some progress, survey suggests.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security OIG probed Spires situation
Former DHS CIO's resignation did not put an end to questions about the circumstances.
People
NOAA seeks comment on 5-year R&D plan
Where should NOAA put its research dollars? Now is your chance to guide the decision-making.
Cybersecurity
Richard Spires resigns
UPDATED: After nearly two months on leave under mysterious circumstances, CIO sends e-mail to colleagues that confirms departure but leaves many questions unanswered.
Acquisition
NASA seeks feedback on next-generation technology contract
Agency explores a move to firm-fixed-price with the next iteration of its Simulation and Software Technology contract.
Digital Government
Hearing set to probe data center progress
A House panel will hold a hearing away from Capitol Hill to gauge the progress of the FDCCI.
Digital Government
Satellite instrument ready early
The satellite program, which has recently come under IG criticism, is ahead of schedule.
Digital Government
White House releases We the People API
The tool will allow app developers to use the data collected by the online petition site.
Digital Government
Life on Mars: Opportunity rover awakens, responds to signals
NASA's Opportunity rover successfully returns from a self-imposed standby mode, resuming its explorations of the Red Planet.
Cybersecurity
Agencies shore up social media security
After hackers faked a tweet appearing to be from the Associated Press, agencies wasted no time taking steps to keep it from happening to them.
Cybersecurity
Labor Department investigating hack
A compromised Labor website off-line as officials determine problem's scope.
Digital Government
After communications hiatus, NASA rover found in standby mode
NASA’s Opportunity, which has been traversing the Martian surface dutifully since landing in January 2004, has come out of an expected three-week radio silence in self-imposed standby mode.
People
What's wrong with IT at Veterans Affairs?
In an increasingly high-profile morass, the Veterans Affairs Department's tech troubles are only growing worse. Most recently, several key leaders have stepped down while the integrated health record effort stalls and a massive claims backlog remains unresolved.
Digital Government
NIST's latest cyber guidelines stress resiliency, privacy controls
New version of Special Publication 800-53 released, goes beyond just 'good cyber security hygiene and continuous monitoring.'
Digital Government
IG, NOAA spar on satellite recommendations
The $10.9 billion Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) program faces potential launch delays, cost increases and budget shortfalls.
People
Telework Week report highlights upside
The 112,000 federal employees who participated in this year's event during the week of March 4 were 'equal if not more productive' while working remotely than when in the office.
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