Acquisition
FITARA: Son of Clinger-Cohen?
The latest attempt at IT reform echoes the IT Management Reform Act, better known as Clinger-Cohen...so watch OMB’s reaction carefully.
Emerging Tech
3-D Printed Rocket Engines Could Make Space Travel Cheaper
The NASA space agency and Aerojet Rocketdyne say they have successfully tested a rocket engine injector that was made using powerful lasers.
Digital Government
Say hello to your new robot overlords
DARPA, Boston Dynamics unveil new "humanoid" shell for next robotics challenge.
Digital Government
Here's Everything Microsoft Is Letting the Government See
NSA has privileged access to Outlook, SkyDrive and Skype.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano to leave DHS
Janet Napolitano is about to add university president to her <i>curriculum vitae</i>.
Emerging Tech
Gender Gap Affects IT Shops, Where Women Remain Scarce
Men and women divide most starkly on leadership issues, including fairness and empowerment.
Acquisition
Aiding small biz in the GWAC age
Conference speakers outline the challenges, solutions for small firms in the federal contracting market as budgets shrink and projects grow more complex.
Digital Government
Your essential catch-up on the week's news
Furloughs, mobility and transparency frustrations.
Digital Government
China Loves the Navy’s GPS Landing System (and its Slide Decks)
A 2013 paper from China’s Naval University of Engineering includes a graphic used by the U.S. Navy in 2010.
Digital Government
Unmanned Aircraft Aborted Its Third Carrier Landing Attempt Following Computer Failure
The Navy’s X-47B was the first drone to make an arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier.
Emerging Tech
Look Who’s Gif-ing Now
A Connecticut senator is using animated gifs to urge action on student loans.
Cybersecurity
Hacker Conference to Feds: Stay Home
Many in the community are 'uncomfortable with this relationship' after NSA revelations, says event founder, himself a DHS adviser.
People
The magic of acquisition
Acquisition leaders talk innovation, the role of the CIO, budget cuts and staff crunches at 'MAGIC.'
Digital Government
DOD, VA officials defend progress in rare joint hearing
Lawmakers remain skeptical of agencies' work on shared electronic health records.
People
A great job in government -- so long as you're not in government
IRS seeks director of cybersecurity operations under 'streamlined critical pay' designation.
Digital Government
Mastermind of 9/11 Attacks Designed a Vacuum Cleaner From His CIA Prison
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, captured in 2003, was allowed to spend time designing a new appliance.
Digital Government
China-sourcing rules for IT reappear in appropriations
House appropriators are looking to continue restrictions on sourcing IT products made by companies with links to the Chinese government.
Emerging Tech
How to Wash Your Hair in Space
All you need is special shampoo, a wide-tooth comb, some warm water ... and microgravity.
Digital Government
Yes, GIS Files Are Public Data, Too
The California Supreme Court ruled that geographic information system database information is subject to public records laws.
Digital Government