Digital Government
Boston probe's big data use hints at the future
A day after the explosions at the Boston Marathon, authorities had amassed 10 terabytes of data in their search for clues.
Digital Government
White House joins Tumblr
The Obama administration's latest social-media venture promises quotes from the president, video, 'wonky charts' and photos of Bo, the White House dog.
People
A guide to handle social-media hacks
When a hacked AP Twitter account falsely reported President Obama's injury in an explosion, the public reacted with no immediate White House assurance. There are better ways to handle such situations.
People
How to spot a data scientist
The hottest job in tech has vague definitions, but the skills and aptitudes needed are clear. What does the future hold for this rapidly emerging field?
Digital Government
... but there IS an 'i' in 'data scientist'
Do data scientists deserve recognition themselves, or just as part of a team?
Digital Government
GAO raps DOD satellite operations
The Defense Department needs to modernize the ground stations and control networks that operate the nation's defense satellites.
Cybersecurity
Congressman seeks answers on Spires
Lawmakers adds his voice to those demanding to know why the DHS CIO is on leave.
Digital Government
Defining big data
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Digital Government
USGS's new database helps users map biodiversity
A new web site opens up more than 100 million mapped records of nearly every living species nationwide.
Digital Government
Feds tackle 'major data crunch' in Boston investigation
Overload of video, social-media data brings both opportunities and IT challenges for FBI and other agencies.
Modernization
Secretary of the Navy's site now on Amazon cloud
Commercial approach was faster, cheaper than government-owned hosting, CIO says.
Cybersecurity
Spires situation raises questions, concerns about CIO authority
The dispute at DHS brings new attention to old questions concerning CIOs' budget and purchasing powers.
People
Cloudy with a chance of furloughs at NOAA
Agency charged with watching the weather plans to shut down for four days during hurricane season.
Digital Government
Why NOAA-17 was put to sleep
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Digital Government
Sketching the big picture on big data
Seventeen "big brains" from the public and private sectors offer definitions, challenges and more in new industry-funded report.
Cybersecurity
Why Spires is on leave
One month later, the DHS CIO remains on paid personal leave. A fundamental disagreement over CIO authorities is at least part of the reason.
Digital Government
NOAA retires longest-serving satellite
The NOAA-17 satellite provided weather and climate data for more than three times its life expectancy.
People
Could virtual meetings replace conferences in sequestration age?
A renewed sense of cost-consciousness is leading agencies to rethink travel policies.
Digital Government
NOAA's budget boost could help weather satellite program
A proposed increase could enable the science agency to develop new satellites faster, but still might not prevent a coverage gap.
People
CIO wanted at FEMA
The situation with DHS CIO Richard Spires remains unclear, but meanwhile one of the department's agencies needs a hand.
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