Digital Government

Harnessing big data

A new white paper describes how how organizations can better utilize their customers' social data.

People

Building a senior executive pipeline

A new report outlines methods for cultivating future members of the Senior Executive Service as many of the current generation plan to retire.

Digital Government

NIST updates digital signature standard

Changes are minor, but harmonize guidelines with other NIST standards.

Digital Government

DARPA lights up fiber optic technology

Hollow-core fiber optics allow light to travel faster through the pipes.

People

Agencies pledge IT readiness for Obamacare

With one key witness a no-show, IRS and CMS officials promise they will be ready for the Affordable Care Act's data-sharing requirements.

People

Moving beyond the screen reader in 508 compliance

To make visual data accessible to the visually-impaired, try starting from scratch.

People

OMB extends rules requiring quick contractor payments

July 11 memo keeps accelerated-payment guidelines in place for another year.

People

USAID innovation contest yields new tools

Smartphone software to increase reliability in disaster areas, a specialized social-media platform and other fresh technologies emerge from competition.

Digital Government

Geodata-fueled map relates storms to energy facilities

New map from the Energy Information Administration combines interagency data to address a very specific need.

People

Singh, Mathur still working for those who serve

Former Rising Stars have continued their work to aid soldiers, veterans by improving health IT.

Digital Government

Medicare incentives speed adoption of electronic health records

A report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology finds 'substantial growth' in EHR use.

Digital Government

NIST seeks input on security guide

A new NIST publication will seek to improve communication between computer security response teams.

People

Sarah Crane: The power behind the portal

The director of USA.gov enhances the portal's reach and influence through a variety of techniques and tools, because there is no 'one single silver bullet.'

People

DOD improves on contractor assessments

Tardiness continues to plague DOD's performance reporting, but the percentage of reports filed has risen significantly since 2011.

Digital Government

Wyden: Medicare data should be more transparent

Wyden, Grassley re-introduce bipartisan bill to establish database for Medicare information.

People

Healthcare.gov relaunches, prepares for ACA open enrollment

The website that will play a big role in providing insurance information skips content management system in favor of a flat-file approach.

Digital Government

Big data brings new vigor to health research

Today's data tools open the door to new scientific discoveries and better understanding of healthcare trends.