Digital Government
For sale: NASA launchpad, gently used
NASA's space shuttle program may be holding a going-out-of-business sale.
Digital Government
Commentary: How to net big gains from big data
Agencies should leverage years of private sector investment in research and development.
Cybersecurity
Defense law aims to preempt software supply chain attacks
Pentagon officials must provide regular briefings on cyber operations and the evolution of Cyber Command.
Digital Government
Army, Air Force and DISA will move to Windows 8
New Microsoft enterprise contract also includes Office 2013.
Digital Government
NNSA helicopter now on hunt for radiation in Washington, D.C.
The helicopter will collect data covering 70 square miles of the district.
Digital Government
What pain killers can teach us about open government
Companies are using raw government data to build applications that help consumers.
Digital Government
FTC clears Google on anti-trust claims
After a two year investigation into Google's possibly anti-competitive antics, the company plans to make some changes.
Management
Consider sending layoff warnings, law firm tells federal contractors
Delayed sequestration renews concerns about WARN Act compliance.
Modernization
Can the government really ban Twitter parody accounts?
Arizona is considering a law that will make it a felony to use another person's real name to create an online profile intended to harm or defraud.
Emerging Tech
Why Google really wants you to use Google+ this year
The tech company is forcing users to log in with Google+ in order to get better data for advertisers.
Cybersecurity
DHS to pick up $6 billion tab for cyber surveillance systems at every department
Homeland Security strives to roll out real-time threat detection programs for lagging agencies.
Management
Agencies, contractors chafe at cliff deal’s uncertainty on sequestration
Delay called ‘worst possible outcome’ for planners.
Digital Government
VA farmed out claims system work to controversial Navy organization
Inspector general criticized SPAWAR Atlantic for previous IT work at the department.
Oversight
Fiscal compromise sets stage for new year of mini-cliffs
Senate approves measure that would delay automatic spending cuts -- for now.
Modernization
More than half of American homes don't use a landline
With the ascent of mobile, landlines dip back to World War II-era penetration.
Tech
NIH initiative boosts biomedical workforce diversity
A $50 million investment starts with graduate school applicants.
Cybersecurity
New mandate would require military contractors to report cyber breaches
A Pentagon initiative that divulges classified intelligence in return for reports of vendor breaches continues to attract participants, despite mixed reviews.
Management
Defense bill’s contractor provisions please advocates of all stripes
Backers of small businesses, human rights and women-owned firms voice approval.
Modernization