Digital Government
Hagel warns senators of 2014 budget dangers
Defense secretary says Pentagon, private sector alike would suffer if sequester cuts are not reversed.
Digital Government
How a Deadly Explosive, When 3D Printed, Could Be Life-Saving
People who are digging up unexploded ordinances sometimes don't know how to handle them. Could these replicas change that?
Modernization
Feds trace path to the cloud
Success strategies, risks and roadblocks revealed at cloud conference.
Digital Government
Despite Test Failure, Pentagon Remains Confident About Missile Defense
Defense spokesman says the U.S. could respond to any threat from North Korea.
Modernization
No Wonder China Is Worried About Android -- NSA Helped Write Its Source Code
That explains why China is so eager to encourage alternative smartphones within its borders.
Digital Government
New Databank Will Help Address Cyber Skills Needs
Agencies must review their cybersecurity jobs and the skill sets they require.
Modernization
Intelligence Community seeks unified communications
The second phase of the Desktop Environment portion of the IC's Information Technology Enterprise strategy is soon to begin.
People
USDA outlines use case for tablets
A shift from paper to iPads speeds data-gathering and cuts costs, agency says.
Acquisition
Contractor compensation: Just a giveaway?
A reader argues that contractor compensation should be done away with.
People
House panel tries shame strategy on VA
Frustrated with unfulfilled requests for information, Veterans Affairs Committee creates a website to list them.
Digital Government
Agencies Can Expect a Telework Toolkit This Fall
The effort is aimed at helping agencies measure their return on investment.
Cybersecurity
Agencies prepare new acquisitions
An online storefront for one agency, a re-competed IDIQ for another, will bring some new technology into the government.
Digital Government
Finalists Exhibit Tech for $465 Million Virtual Border Fence
The installation of more surveillance towers has drawn rare bipartisan support in the immigration reform debate.
Acquisition
Report tracks 'tail spend'
A new report from the IBM Center for the Business of Government provides what it calls the first quantitative analysis of the federal government’s mostly overlooked "tail spend," which drains billions of dollars in a jumble of ill-defined products and services.
Digital Government
Tangherlini touts GSA's ability to boost efficiency
In a blog post, the newly-confirmed administrator says president's push for better management means new opportunities to help other agencies.
People
Singh, Mathur still working for those who serve
Former Rising Stars have continued their work to aid soldiers, veterans by improving health IT.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Introduce a Bill to Establish a National Park on the Moon
Are we there yet? No.
Emerging Tech
Social Engagement Shouldn't Wait Until After a Crisis Hits
Emergency managers are struggling to communicate better on social media.
Digital Government
Raytheon Wins Navy Next Generation Jammer Development Deal
GAO estimates the total value of the program will be $1.9 billion.
Digital Government