Modernization
The big switch
Telecom carriers are eager to see federal agencies get moving on the changeover to IP-based networks.
Acquisition
Business grads, vets and workforce diversity: Who should be on your team?
Steve Kelman reports on acquisition experts' recent discussions about agency approaches to hiring contracting staff.
Cybersecurity
11 teens expelled in California grade tampering scandal
Education // California, United States
Cybersecurity
Cyber burglars reroute Michigan prof’s paycheck to Utah
Education // Michigan, United States
Digital Government
Big data today will be the norm tomorrow
Author Bill Franks says organizations that capitalize on big data in the technology's infancy will seize an early competitive advantage.
Digital Government
Here’s How Google Search Will Change After a 3-Year Battle With European Regulators
The company must prominently display rivals' services alongside its own products—but only in Europe.
Digital Government
Snipers Coordinated an Attack on the Power Grid, but Why?
A story seemingly stolen from the pages of a crime thriller, but far less comprehensible.
Digital Government
Failures Beset Navy’s New Aircraft Carrier and Patrol Planes
Software problems render attack sub sonar ineffective.
Cybersecurity
75 Percent of Pentagon Contractors Adjusted Security After Snowden Leaks
Companies are on high alert for deviant network behavior.
Emerging Tech
Asteroid Miners Reach K Street Orbit
Planetary Resources has retained Dick Gephardt as a lobbyist.
Emerging Tech
Agencies Get Two More Social Media Sites to Pick From
GSA inks service terms with CrowdHall and Tint.
Cybersecurity
Critical infrastructure cyber bill moves forward
The bipartisan measure would codify numerous existing government cybersecurity efforts.
People
Former Army CIO heads to Booz Allen Hamilton
Susan Lawrence will help lead the contracting giant’s Defense Market Group.
Digital Government
How Satya Nadella Will Lead Microsoft Differently
New CEO offers an introduction in letter.
Modernization
How the speed of technological change can be an opportunity
Former USDA CIO Chris Smith, now AT&T's vice president of technology, says government is coping reasonably well but could do more to lead.
Acquisition
NASA has 'significant problems' with $2.5B IT contract
An IG report blames poor implementation by HP and inconsistent oversight by NASA as major obstacles to fulfilling the contract.
Emerging Tech
Introducing (1978!) Cellular Phone Service
Bell Labs explains Advanced Mobile Phone Service, available in a car near you.
Acquisition
IT strategy for contractors in the era of budget cuts
Agencies are all too familiar with budget-driven belt-tightening. Here’s how the private sector is adapting.
Digital Government