Digital Government
Airships could transform Alaska’s transportation system
The vehicles, which carry massive loads, could cheaply supply remote villages.
Digital Government
Federal agencies are gearing up for a massive data dump
Officials hope troves of machine-readable information will nurture entrepreneurship in a stalled economy.
Digital Government
IG: Health care contractor benefited from sham veteran-owned businesses
Allegations relate to re-pricing VA health claims, a practice investigators said didn’t save money and benefited former insiders.
Digital Government
VA and Defense drop vendor-specific database requirement for joint pharmacy system
Bidders will no longer have to use First Databank database.
Modernization
Commerce prepares for move to cloud email
NIST will be the first division to make the transition.
Modernization
USDA expects employees’ use of mobile devices to skyrocket
The Agriculture Department plans to build a mobile apps store to support 100,000 phones and tablets.
Emerging Tech
DARPA taps Northrop Grumman for advanced transceiver
Device will work across at least five radio frequencies.
Digital Government
At NSA, computers sometimes make the policy calls
The military espionage agency automates the work of complying with privacy laws to more efficiently spy on foreigners.
Emerging Tech
Harvard researchers build squishy robots with camouflage abilities
Robots imitate soft-bodied creatures such as starfish.
Modernization
Federal IT faces painful budget pressure
Tech funding likely will be the same under Obama or Romney, but priorities might shift.
Modernization
State withdraws Amazon Kindle contract
Department intends to conduct additional market research on program.
Modernization
NIST seeks vulnerability analysis for military Android apps
Security tools would test range of mobile software applications used on the battlefield.
Modernization
Government has shuttered 50 data centers since May
Agencies have closed 268 facilities since the consolidation initiative began in 2010.
Digital Government
Agencies don’t often share tips on potential terrorist activity
A post-Sept. 11 nationwide reporting system remains underused five years after initiation.
Modernization
Nobody knows if you’re a fed online
GSA wants to change that with its social media registry.
Emerging Tech
Developer of experimental batteries raises In-Q-Tel funding
Company is designing ultrathin, rechargeable zinc-based batteries.
Modernization
Labor Department plans move to the cloud
Officials want Web-based email and software to support collaboration and records management.
Digital Government
Scientists band together to develop PTSD biomarkers
Findings could prevent veterans from going undiagnosed.
Cybersecurity
Reuters blogs hacked for the second time this month
The hackers posted another false story from the Middle East.
Digital Government