Modernization
Army kicks off $228 million land mobile radio buy
Service needs equipment to comply with new standards.
Digital Government
Raytheon nabs $422 million precision-guided munitions contract
Firm also tapped for an $8.7 million Air Force award.
Digital Government
Industry groups demand changes to Issa’s IT reform bill
Otherwise, TechAmerica and other groups say they will not endorse the proposal.
Digital Government
Beyond security: HR and legal departments also have BYOD concerns
Liability and contract issues arise as more feds bring their own devices to work.
People
What feds are thinking about the workplace
The 2012 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey finds commitment strong, but morale declining.
Digital Government
State Department continues tech outreach campaign
Tech@State gatherings bring outside expertise, goodwill to Foggy Bottom at minimal cost.
Digital Government
Oversight of e-health record incentive program is lax, IG says
Program risks paying incentives to professionals and hospitals that do not meet meaningful use standards.
Modernization
Why iPhones are no longer cool in China
Apple's share of the mainland Chinese smartphone market has dropped to below 7 percent.
Digital Government
Private-sector corporate customers give their IT vendors low marks as strategic partners
The most important practice defining a strategic partner for these CIOs was "joint ventures with shared risk and reward."
Digital Government
See how Syria's Internet disappeared
The Syrian government claims that terrorists have cut the major cables supplying internet connections to the country.
Emerging Tech
How can there be water ice on Mercury, which is right next to the Sun?
A hot planet, NASA just announced, hosts cold -- very cold -- water.
Digital Government
The government's role in spurring innovation
A new book makes the case for greater federal investment and updated policies to help the U.S. regain its competitive advantage.
Modernization
After 3 years, Apps.gov to go dark
GSA announces that all SaaS offerings should go through GSA Advantage starting Dec. 1
Digital Government
Foundation offers $120,000 in information security scholarships
Aid is aimed at developing workforce capable of dealing with cyber threats.
Emerging Tech
FAA delays creating drone test sites due to privacy concerns
Administrator tells Congress officials need to address privacy issues before moving ahead.
Digital Government
Pentagon, Lockheed, move closer on next F-35 contract
Agreement on the terms would free up funding for work on sixth set of fighters.
Digital Government
The Internet is down in Syria
More than 90 percent of the networks in the country are out.
Digital Government
Meet Apple's Steve Jobs 2.0 (sort of)
Vice President Eddy Cue is taking on Apple's visionary role.
Cybersecurity