Acquisition
House Small Business chairman skeptical of GSA's new schedules model
Demand Based Model "demonstrates a lack of understanding of how small businesses operate," Rep. Graves suggests.
Modernization
How to build trust into your network
This three-pronged approach to network security is flexible enough to protect existing assets while deftly meeting evolving challenges.
Modernization
GSA’s per diem app does one thing well, but it doesn’t do enough
A quick Google search yields the same information.
Digital Government
Space weather forecast system could cost $2 billion
Interagency cooperation could cut costs.
Emerging Tech
Issa advocates halting new Internet regulations
The Republican lawmaker made the case on Reddit.
Digital Government
Google creates a one-stop job hub for veterans
The site will offer a range of employment resources.
Modernization
FBI’s child ID app provides an insurance policy for concerned parents
Developers capitalized on a clear mission.
Ideas
If you want to solve the IT skills gap, fix the gender gap
Too few women are going into STEM fields, and that’s hurting everybody.
Digital Government
More doctors prefer pixels to prescription pads
Almost half of all physicians prescribe drugs electronically through an electronic health record.
People
Will protest fees have other costs?
Proposed fee for filing bid protest is small, but could have unintended consequences.
Modernization
DOD on target with data center consolidation
Military data centers make up more than half of the 2,900 identified governmentwide; Pentagon aims to eventually trim from 1,500 to 250.
Emerging Tech
What if NASA could figure out the math of a workable warp drive?
A new line of research hopes to drastically reduce the amount of energy required for warping space-time, and get us to Alpha Centauri in just two weeks time.
Cybersecurity
Channeling the 'offensive mind-set' in cybersecurity
Some say defense of critical networks should be grounded in the rules of war.
Modernization
Marissa Mayer hints at plans for a Yahoo magic app
In her first public interview since becoming CEO, Mayer discusses the company's plans going forward.
Digital Government
Air Force kicks off buy for new nuclear command-and-control terminals
They will access old and new satellite systems.
Digital Government
Cisco takes on rogue suppliers with device to ID counterfeit parts
The computer equipment manufacturer has long struggled to keep agencies from installing Chinese-made bogus components.
Cybersecurity
Software execs plugging into Congress, agencies during annual strategy summit
Executives want U.S. officials to use trade negotiations to ensure that markets are open and that countries respect IP rights.
Emerging Tech
CEA chief calls for SOPA movement to block anti-net proposals
“The world needs a PIPA-SOPA moment,” CEA chief Gary Shapiro told reporters during a briefing on Tuesday.
Digital Government
Technology can fix the budget crisis, say former FCC officials
Former regulators have an ambitious plan to accelerate growth.
Digital Government