Modernization
In-Q-Tel enters venture with UK firm to develop transceiver technology
Goal is to boost data-sharing between companies, agencies.
Digital Government
Single screen for viewing integrated health records a work in progress
Janus graphical user interface developed at joint Defense-VA hospital in Hawaii is just one part of the solution.
Emerging Tech
Air Force seeks smart concrete for explosives testing
‘Ultra-high performance concrete’ generates increasing buzz.
Cybersecurity
ID thieves claim $5 billion in bogus tax refunds
Electronic deposits allow imposters to cash refund checks without showing photo IDs, IG finds.
Modernization
DISA details Defensewide wireless and mobile device plan
System will include global service, device management and an apps store.
Digital Government
Database captures every bomb the U.S. has dropped since World War I
The history of war, as told from the perspective of the weapons themselves
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security pushes pay boost for cyber pros
Cybersecurity legislation granting its wish looks likely to fail this year.
Cybersecurity
Memo to Missile Defense Agency staff: Stop surfing porn at work
Employees downloaded material from sites with malware issues.
Digital Government
Trading firm lost $10 million a minute because of computer glitch
Newly installed trading software caused a 32 percent free fall on Wednesday.
Emerging Tech
Companies see opportunity as U.S. airspace opens to unmanned aircraft
Advanced Defense Technologies and Aerospy team up on drone ‘sense-and-avoid’ system.
Cybersecurity
Chances dwindle for senate cybersecurity bill
Few republicans appeared ready to agree on several amendments.
Modernization
Pentagon shutters Joint Tactical Radio System program office
After 15 years and $15 billion, the program failed to deliver radios to the battlefield.
Cybersecurity
Air Force prepares to open cyberwarfare simulation center to outside users
The service expects to offer a contract for the Joint Cyberspace Operations Range by January 2013.
Modernization
Apple can buy Twitter, RIM and Sprint and still have billions
While the tech giant has $170 billion to spend, the company has been surprisingly frugal.
Digital Government
Google’s apology for not deleting street view data doesn’t satisfy critics
The United Kingdom's Information Commissioner's Office remains unsatisfied with Google's failure to delete street view data.
Modernization
Homeland Security seeks an ecofriendly, network-centric northern border plan
Environmental assessment finds installing more technology beats adding checkpoints or fencing.
Digital Government
Pentagon wants software to monitor Facebook, Twitter to predict terrorism
DARPA is funding programs to detect recruiting and targeting.
Cybersecurity
NSA head calls for more visibility over computer networks
Gen. Keith Alexander asks Def Con hackers to bolster government security.
Cybersecurity
Defense officials: Sequestration cuts would be 'devastating' for cybersecurity
Pentagon says past advancements could be undone with cuts.
Modernization