Digital Government
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The FBI is proposing a new database with information on anyone with access to FBI buildings and information systems. The database could encompass not only employees but retirees, interns, contractors, and assignees from other agencies. Jeramie Scott, national security counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin that's too wide a net.
November 23, 2016 -
The Million Veteran Program has collected blood samples for genetic analysis from more than 500,000 veterans so far, making it the biggest database of genetic material in the world.
November 23, 2016 -
While some agencies have jumped into the big data game without a clear plan for using it, others have been using data to improve their services for a while. One agency has even reached the point where it's discovered that too much data can be just as much a hindrance as a help.
November 22, 2016 -
Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, Lohfeld Consulting's Lisa Pafe and Washington Technology's Nick Wakeman join host Mark Amtower for a wide ranging discussion of what contractors are facing during the transition to a new administration. November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016 Caring Village CEO and Co-Founder Mike Behrmann, and Jennifer Taylor, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing, join host John Gilroy to discuss applied technology and how it can help federal IT professionals. November 22, 2016
November 21, 2016-
Because 2020 will be the first time that the Census will rely more upon the internet than paper, the bureau has to test, roll out and connect 52 separate systems, which is a tall order for the agency.Because 2020 will be the first time that the Census will rely more upon the internet than paper, the bureau has to test, roll out and connect 52 separate systems, which is a tall order for the agency.
November 18, 2016 -
David Shive, the General Services Administration’s chief information officer, is helping new Technology Transformation Service Commissioner Rob Cook adjust to the federal community while also refocusing on the agency’s IT priorities.
November 17, 2016 -
Results of more than 300 interviews of federal technology and acquisition experts for the Professional Services Council’s 2016 Vision conference predicts little new spending, but a lot of moving around of existing money.
November 16, 2016 -
The National Institute of Standards and Technology released its final version of Special Publication 800-160. Federal cyber officials say they want the guide to not only strengthen cyber defenses, but start a national dialogue about the growing Internet of Things.
November 15, 2016 As far back as 2007, it became common place for federal agencies and industry partners to talk about the need to better align data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the government.
November 15, 2016-
Records management has rarely been a high priority for most agencies, and their practices have had difficulty keeping up with federal requirements.
November 15, 2016 -
The election may be over, but federal employees still face uncertainty on a number of key issues, not least of which is how the government will be funded.
November 10, 2016 -
Federal IT experts say it’s unclear what a Trump administration will focus on when it comes to technology policies and programs.
November 10, 2016 Attain CEO Greg Baroni and President Manish Agarwal join host John GIlroy to discuss how their company handles information technology for IT professionals in the federal government. November 8, 2016
November 09, 2016-
David Shive, who recently returned to his regular role as the GSA chief information officer after serving as acting commissioner of the Technology Transformation Service (TTS) since July, said he found a digital services organization in need of some help to mature its processes and procedures.
November 09, 2016