Modernization
DISA eyes replacement for Hawaii telecom network
Agency looks for an IP-based system to serve the Pacific Rim.
Digital Government
What the 'new social operating system' means for government
Americans who 'live in networks' demand new ways of interacting with agencies.
People
IRS needs funds, policy changes to fight ID theft
IRS officials told a House panel that the fight against tax fraud is hampered by rules on data sharing and budget constraints.
Digital Government
Analysis: How the fiscal cliff could cripple science research enterprise
The way forward for U.S. health care is research -- not just for the benefit of patients, but as an engine for economic growth.
Emerging Tech
For lonely astronauts, a robotic companion
Koichi Wakata will have a humanoid pal to keep him company in space.
Cybersecurity
Has John McAffee really escaped now?
The software company founder is wanted for murder in Belize.
Cybersecurity
Air Force CIO lays out plan for cyber advance
Training and technologies are part of the road ahead for military cyber defense, Basla says.
Digital Government
Pentagon directive targets fake parts, vulnerabilities in arms systems
Mandate likely to bring momentum to new funding drives.
Digital Government
What's your country's risk of Internet blackout?
Good news for the U.S. is really bad news for Syria. And Libya. And ... Greenland.
Digital Government
Autonomous drone poses no technology challenges for Navy, official says
The X-47B flies on 3.5 million lines of software code.
Digital Government
Passengers disqualified from new speed-screening program will go on watch list
TSA inspection change went into effect on Nov. 19 without public input.
Digital Government
DARPA wants to vet commercial software
Program will eyeball software in a bunch of everyday gadgets including mobile phones and computer workstations.
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