Modernization
Long Before Navy Shooting, Military First Responders Complained of Bum Radios
Communications failures hampered emergency response.
Emerging Tech
Meet the Newest Big Solar Developers: Native Americans
More dependable solar thermal systems are losing out to solar panels except, perhaps, on tribal lands.
Emerging Tech
The Power of Teaching Girls to Code
A growing summer camp is giving young women the skills they need to get high-paying tech jobs, before they've even graduated from high school.
Science & Tech
Why the Military Needs Commercial Satellite Technology
The need for commerical satellite technology will only grow as data usage increases and more UAVs take to the air due to the asymmetrical threat environment. By Rick Lober
Emerging Tech
Q&A: How City Governments Go Digital
The future of digital government will be about smaller companies and citizen security, GOV2.0LA founder says.
Digital Government
New York Wonders Where Nuclear Cleanup Funds Would Come From
State officials seek answers from the feds.
Modernization
Defense Readies Networks for Latest BlackBerrys
Despite almost exiting the consumer market, the smartphones’ manufacturer is outfitting military networks with software to support the devices.
Digital Government
VA Awards $275 Million Contract to Track Supplies at Hospitals
Supply chain management deal provides systems to track supplies at point of use.
Modernization
FDA Will Regulate Some Mobile Medical Apps as Devices
Health and wellness apps will not be regulated.
Digital Government
EPA Nuclear Event Guidance Draws Heat From Industry, Lawmakers
Guidelines for dirty bombs and other incidents are too stringent or too lenient, depending on who is asked.
Digital Government
Why the S in STEM Is Overrated
Government and college officials love to sing the praises of scientists. How do they explain why so many young science majors are so poorly paid?
Modernization
IBM Calls Amazon Unprepared to Secure Intelligence Data
The companies are embroiled in a lawsuit over a $150 million contract to build a computer cloud for the CIA.
Cybersecurity
Postal Service Prepares to Sell Email Encryption
USPS applies to trademark products aimed at preventing nongovernment snoops from hacking customers’ online transactions.
Emerging Tech
FDA Hires Obama Campaigners to Track Its Social Media Reach
Agencies have been encouraged to track how their programs are received online.
Cybersecurity
More Than 1 in 5 Cyber Jobs Vacant at Key DHS Division
Security clearance wait times and relatively low pay are among the hiring obstacles cited.
Management
Company That Vetted Snowden Also Ran Aaron Alexis's Background Check
Firm already was under a criminal investigation for 'routine' background check failures.
Science & Tech
Clean Energy Gets an Unlikely Ally: Military Veterans
A rising chorus of voices from the national security community are united by what is fast becoming a consensus view: investments in clean energy strengthens our national security and gives our service members an edge on the battlefield. By Chris Rey
Digital Government
Google Is Starting a New Company to Monetize Life Extension and Disrupt the Death Space
The new firm Calico is using big data to determine what really extends life.
Digital Government
Navy Yard Shooter Adhered to ID Protocol to Access Military Bases
Despite misconduct, gunfire arrests and apparent mental illness, Aaron Alexis passed background checks to receive facility and computer credentials.
Digital Government