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A Customs Computer Outage Strands Thousands in Airports, Again

It’s not the first time a Customs and Border Protection system caused headaches for holiday travelers.

Tech

To Manage Disaster Data, Use ‘Fog’ of the Cloud

Cell phones, drones, and security cameras generate tons of data during disasters. A new approach splits its processing between the cloud and its "fog."

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House Passes Trio of Bills to Bolster STEM Workforce

The bills aim to boost women, veterans and others under-represented in tech fields.

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These LA Startups Are What Stand Between Hackers and Your Medical Devices

Some of the most important cybersecurity work is happening in nondescript offices across the nation.

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NSA Finally Gets an Independent Inspector General

Robert Storch was confirmed by the Senate after more than a year and nominations from two presidents.

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What DOT's Getting Right in Its Enterprise IT Efforts

Developing strong enterprise architecture policy might seem dry but is key to ensuring IT works for agencies’ missions, auditors said.

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Senate Passes Bill for Phone-Friendly Federal Websites

The bipartisan Connected Government Act is waiting for the president’s signature.

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GSA Needs to Verify Who’s Logging in to Login.gov

GSA wants to make it easier to sign in to government websites without making citizens less secure.

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3 Predictions for Government Tech in 2018

Here's which tech will move from buzzword to implementation.

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FTC 'Do Not Call' Numbers Get 375,000 Robocalls Every Month

New tech is making it easier for telemarketers to make calls and hide from law enforcement.

Tech

Pentagon Launches New Push For Tunnel-Warfare Tech

As potential adversaries build out sophisticated underground complexes, the U.S. military will try to keep up by going down.

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Why Intelligent Automation Is Critical for the Future of Government

Leaders should keep in mind that IA can mean jarring changes for their agencies.

Defense

The Pentagon’s New Artificial Intelligence Is Already Hunting Terrorists

After less than eight months of development, the algorithms are helping intel analysts exploit video over the battlefield.

Tech

U.S. Nuclear Test Killed Far More Civilians Than We Knew

Hundreds of thousands of civilians were poisoned by irradiated milk, raising the previously estimated toll by a huge factor.

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Will Corporate America Start Using Russian Troll Tactics?

The last presidential election could create a playbook for 21st-century conflict in politics and in boardrooms, says Sen. Mark Warner.