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
There Goes the DIA TurboTax-Like Acquisition Idea
Agency cancels the planned procurement entirely.
Cybersecurity
Twitter for disaster responders
FEMA tells Congress how the agency is building social media into response planning.
Digital Government
GSA Launches Reverse Auction Site
Reverse auctions have saved agencies 17 percent on some past purchases.
Digital Government
Why College Students Make Better Decisions Than Intelligence Agents
Science says collegians make the more rational decisions. Really.
Emerging Tech
Storify: Government Goes Instagram
Officials announced an agreement with the photo sharing site on Monday.
Acquisition
GSA launches reverse-auction platform
The Navy is among the first users of the new online tool.
People
White House announces new director of presidential personnel
Jonathan McBride, currently Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel, is about to take the top spot.
People
Mobile productivity: Too much of a good thing?
Feds are using mobile devices more than ever, but is that necessarily a plus?
Modernization
Why Your Next <span>i</span>Phone Should Probably Be the Budget One
According to rumors the new smartphone will be half the price of the iPhone 5.
Digital Government
Analysis: The State Department Isn't Great at the Internet
The department's Bureau of International Information Programs' focuses too much on getting Facebook likes, according to the Inspector General.
Digital Government
Obama’s Case for the Benefits of Big Brother Government
The President touts the government's use of big data.
Digital Government