Nextgov - All Contenthttp://www.nextgov.com/Federal technology news, best practices, and web 2.0 tools.en-usTue, 21 May 2013 20:19:16 -0400Hagel Opts for Commercial Electronic Health Record Softwarehttp://www.nextgov.com/health/2013/05/hagel-opts-commercial-electronic-health-record-software/63437/The Defense secretary leaves the door open for a VA-developed system.Bob BrewinTue, 21 May 2013 20:19:16 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/health/2013/05/hagel-opts-commercial-electronic-health-record-software/63437/HealthDISA Cancels $45 Million Award to Store Exabytes of Drone and Satellite Images http://www.nextgov.com/cloud-computing/2013/05/disa-cancels-45-million-contract-store-exabytes-drone-and-satellite-images/63401/Competition planned for massive cloud storage contract.Bob BrewinTue, 21 May 2013 15:02:03 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cloud-computing/2013/05/disa-cancels-45-million-contract-store-exabytes-drone-and-satellite-images/63401/CloudAPIndia’s Latest Outsourcing Business: Cyberattackshttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/indias-latest-outsourcing-business-cyberattacks/63395/New report confirms many different types and targets for attacksLeo Mirani, QuartzTue, 21 May 2013 14:08:41 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/indias-latest-outsourcing-business-cyberattacks/63395/CybersecurityAquir/Shutterstock250 Million Tablets Will Be Sold in 2013http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2013/05/250-million-tablets-will-be-sold-2013/63389/The tipping point at which tablets become the planet’s dominant personal computing device is nigh.Christopher Mims, QuartzTue, 21 May 2013 14:04:39 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2013/05/250-million-tablets-will-be-sold-2013/63389/MobileNASA's 19-Gigapixel Filmstrip of the Earth from Russia to South Africahttp://www.nextgov.com/big-data/2013/05/nasas-19-gigapixel-filmstrip-earth-russia-south-africa/63386/A meditation on the diversity of Earth.Alexis Madrigal, The AtlanticTue, 21 May 2013 13:44:01 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/big-data/2013/05/nasas-19-gigapixel-filmstrip-earth-russia-south-africa/63386/Big DataDisconcerting Robot Detects Depressionhttp://www.nextgov.com/health/2013/05/disconcerting-robot-detects-depression/63383/Augmenting psychiatric diagnosis with dataJames Hamblin, MD, The AtlanticTue, 21 May 2013 13:11:30 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/health/2013/05/disconcerting-robot-detects-depression/63383/HealthJon Stewart on the Delayed Defense-VA Health Record Decisionhttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2013/05/jon-stewart-delayed-defense-va-health-record-decision/63338/Don’t miss the Chuck Hagel Advent Calendar.Bob BrewinTue, 21 May 2013 12:47:39 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2013/05/jon-stewart-delayed-defense-va-health-record-decision/63338/Defense - What's BrewinComedy CentralVanRoekel to Temporarily Lead OMB Management Teamhttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2013/05/vanroekel-temporarily-lead-omb-management-team/63365/The administration's top tech executive will retain his duties as federal CIO.Joseph MarksTue, 21 May 2013 11:32:49 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2013/05/vanroekel-temporarily-lead-omb-management-team/63365/CIO BriefingCaitlin Fairchild/GovExec.comIf You Want a Job in Tech, Learn to Codehttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/wired-workplace/2013/05/if-you-want-job-tech-learn-code/63362/'I'm probably not going to hire you,' exec tells recent grads, too many of whom lack critical skills.Brittany BallenstedtTue, 21 May 2013 11:21:23 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/wired-workplace/2013/05/if-you-want-job-tech-learn-code/63362/CIO Briefing - Wired WorkplaceThe Audacious Plan to End Hunger with 3-D Printed Foodhttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/05/audacious-plan-end-hunger-3-d-printed-food/63335/NASA-funded grant explores the culinary potential for astronauts on very long space missions.Christopher Mims, QuartzTue, 21 May 2013 07:37:57 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/05/audacious-plan-end-hunger-3-d-printed-food/63335/Emerging TechPhotoXpressCenturyLink, AT Approved to Immunize Key Private Networks Against Classified Threatshttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/centurylink-t-approved-immunize-key-private-networks-against-classified-threats/63332/DHS lets the companies sell government-furnished protections against malware spotted by intelligence officials.Aliya SternsteinTue, 21 May 2013 07:05:19 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/centurylink-t-approved-immunize-key-private-networks-against-classified-threats/63332/Cybersecurity jcjgphotography/Shutterstock.comWhat About That iEHR Decision?http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2013/05/what-about-iehr-decision/63320/Hagel promised a plan within 30 days. That was more than 30 days ago.Bob BrewinMon, 20 May 2013 16:26:42 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/whats-brewin/2013/05/what-about-iehr-decision/63320/Defense - What's BrewinNavy Readies Full Production Buy of Shipboard Network Systemshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/05/navy-readies-full-production-buy-shipboard-network-systems/63311/Service plans to launch procurement by end of month.Bob BrewinMon, 20 May 2013 15:49:58 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/05/navy-readies-full-production-buy-shipboard-network-systems/63311/DefenseU.S. Navy ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) berths at the Changi Naval Base on Thursday April 18, 2013 in Singapore.Wong Maye-E/APHow Feds Failhttp://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-insider/2013/05/how-feds-fail/63308/The way in which innovations miss the mark can be as important as how they succeed.Joseph MarksMon, 20 May 2013 15:45:56 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-insider/2013/05/how-feds-fail/63308/News - Tech InsiderShared Services Can Be a Money Maker for Some Agencieshttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2013/05/shared-services-can-be-money-maker-some-agencies/63305/Agencies counteract dwindling IT budgets by offering services to other divisions.Joseph MarksMon, 20 May 2013 15:08:06 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2013/05/shared-services-can-be-money-maker-some-agencies/63305/CIO BriefingJ Duggan/Shutterstock.comFrom Russia with Opacityhttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/emerging-tech-blog/2013/05/russia-opacity/63293/The former Soviet state officially withdraws from the international Open Government Partnership.Joseph MarksMon, 20 May 2013 13:51:53 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/emerging-tech-blog/2013/05/russia-opacity/63293/Emerging Tech - Emerging TechMoscow's Kremlin is the official residence of the president of the Russian Federation. Kingan/Shutterstock.comMobile Strategies Maturing at One-Year Markhttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/wired-workplace/2013/05/mobile-strategies-maturing-one-year-mark/63296/Security and budgets remain concerns.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 20 May 2013 13:12:18 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/wired-workplace/2013/05/mobile-strategies-maturing-one-year-mark/63296/CIO Briefing - Wired WorkplaceAs Mobile Explodes in Africa, Nairobi Emerging as a Tech Leaderhttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2013/05/mobile-explodes-africa-nairobi-emerging-tech-leader/63281/Kenyan capital becomes third African city to hostan IBM 'innovation center.'Leo Mirani, QuartzMon, 20 May 2013 10:04:12 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2013/05/mobile-explodes-africa-nairobi-emerging-tech-leader/63281/MobileNairobi is the most populous city in East Africa.Attila JANDI/Shutterstock.comConsumer Smartphones OK'd for Military Use Lack Certain ID Protectionshttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2013/05/consumer-smartphones-okd-military-use-lack-certain-id-protections/63275/Pentagon disclosed security approvals for Apple iOS and BlackBerry 10 mobile devices.Aliya SternsteinMon, 20 May 2013 08:51:53 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2013/05/consumer-smartphones-okd-military-use-lack-certain-id-protections/63275/MobileStaff Sgt. Rulberto Qjendismiranda with the U.S. Army's 2nd Battalion 27th Infantry Regiment looks at his mobile phone while aboard a military transport flight.David Goldman/AP File PhotoAir Force Casts a Wide Net For Cyber Warfare Toolshttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/air-force-casts-wide-net-cyber-warfare-tools/63266/Service wants to make the bidding process more accessible to start-ups.Dawn LimMon, 20 May 2013 08:12:14 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/air-force-casts-wide-net-cyber-warfare-tools/63266/CybersecurityOrion-v/Shutterstock.comIndians Are Hacking into Pakistani Computers with Promises of Defense Secretshttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/indians-are-hacking-pakistani-computers-promises-defense-secrets/63247/According to two anti-virus firms, Pakistani government agencies have been targeted by spear-phishing attacks.Leo Mirani, QuartzFri, 17 May 2013 14:34:39 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/indians-are-hacking-pakistani-computers-promises-defense-secrets/63247/CybersecurityIs This Virtual Worm the First Sign of the Singularity?http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/05/virtual-worm-first-sign-singularity/63250/A far-flung team is trying to build the first digital lifeform to work out the basic principles of the brain.Alexis Madrigal, The AtlanticFri, 17 May 2013 14:24:22 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/05/virtual-worm-first-sign-singularity/63250/Emerging TechA Robot Just Broke the Human Record for Miles Driven in Spacehttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/05/robot-just-broke-human-record-miles-driven-space/63249/Another victory for Opportunity, the spunky little rover driving on MarsMegan Garber, The AtlanticFri, 17 May 2013 14:15:35 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/05/robot-just-broke-human-record-miles-driven-space/63249/Emerging TechMars Rover Opportunity catches its own late-afternoon shadow in a view eastward across Endeavour Crater on Mars.NASA/APWhite House Defends Obamacare on We the Peoplehttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/05/white-house-defends-obamacare-we-people/63248/The petition response came the same day the House voted to repeal the 2-year-old healthcare law.Joseph MarksFri, 17 May 2013 14:10:57 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/05/white-house-defends-obamacare-we-people/63248/Emerging Techlenetstan/Shutterstock.comContractors ask GSA to Freeze Cyber-Related Regulationshttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/contractors-ask-gsa-freeze-cyber-related-regulations/63244/A White House executive order could conflict with pending federal acquisition rules.Aliya SternsteinFri, 17 May 2013 13:04:48 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/05/contractors-ask-gsa-freeze-cyber-related-regulations/63244/Cybersecuritymtkang/Shutterstock.com