Digital Government
Four instruments for next-gen weather satellite finished
The Solar Ultraviolet Imager is one of four space-weather instruments that will be aboard NOAA’S GOES-R satellite.
People
A different diagnosis for HealthCare.gov
Alan Balutis argues that program management, not procurement, was the real problem -- and he has suggestions for how to fix it.
Acquisition
Air Force signs on with OASIS
Among the core elements of the contract are program management, management consulting, logistics and engineering services.
Modernization
New Year's resolutions for federal CIOs
The year ahead is fraught with technological and business challenges, but Anthony Robbins has three tips to help CIOs start off on the right foot.
Cybersecurity
Army Settles on Augusta for Cyber Forces Headquarters
Fort Gordon location will require 150 fewer personnel and cost 23 percent less than other sites contemplated.
Cybersecurity
Irate over bank cash shortage, soldier seizes computer processing unit
Financial Services // Harare, Zimbabwe
Emerging Tech
The U.S. and China May Work Together in Space Now That This Guy Is Retiring
Outgoing Rep. Frank Wolf objected to Chinese political repression -- and he had a powerful voice in NASA funding.
Digital Government
Navy to VA: We Printed Out Health Records and Mailed Them
The convoluted effort to transfer records between the departments contributes to the VA claims backlog.
Digital Government
Army’s New, Proven Network Gear Heads to Afghanistan
Equipment was tested at Fort Bliss and White Sands.
Digital Government
Congress Lops $35 Million Off Funding for NSA Supercomputer Center
White House had requested $431 million for the 28-acre data mining facility near Baltimore.
Digital Government
Federal Records Must Go Digital, but Managers Say They Can't Do It Without More Resources
Only half believe the government can go all digital by 2019.
Cybersecurity
Should the Feds Be Paying More Attention to Data Brokers?
Lawmakers look at the business of selling very private information about you.
Cybersecurity
Commentary: What Transparency Reports Don’t Tell Us
The numbers are no indication of corporate responsibility.
Acquisition
Conflicting contractor caps in budget, defense bill
Just because the president is likely to get the budget first is no guarantee he will sign it first – and the order is everything.
Digital Government
DHS Opens 100+ Cyber Internships to College Students
Applications are due by Jan. 3.
Digital Government
Commentary: A Narrow Victory for NSA Surveillance Opponents
Task force says to keep the crown jewels, just with a little more transparency.
Cybersecurity
Labs look to go private with cyber defenses
A DHS program is working to commercialize or license cybersecurity technology.
People
TechAmerica taps new head for public sector
Mike Hettinger is a former Hill staffer and executive at the Software and Information Industry Association.
Digital Government