Digital Government
Syrian government enlists text message spam
A message was sent out to phones across the country on reportedly the bloodiest day of Syria's 18-month civil war.
Emerging Tech
TSA awards contract for explosives detection systems
Acquisition program has $550M revenue potential for L-3.
Digital Government
Senators: FDA should protect medical implants from hackers
GAO study prompts Eshoo, Markey and Edwards to as for more protections.
Cybersecurity
Defense rejects rigid supply chain security countermeasures
Regulations should accommodate fast-paced innovation, official says.
Modernization
Cyber era brings new kinds of supply-chain threats
The military is facing the risk of digital sabotage in counterfeit electronics components infiltrating defense systems.
Digital Government
'Mystery' Senate Republican blocks cost-of-living increase for disabled vets
House bill called for 1.9 percent increase to take effect Dec. 1.
People
The long-awaited 'retirement tsunami' has begun
A growing wave of retiring feds is leaving a knowledge gap, and experts fear the next tier of employees may not be ready to step up.
Digital Government
Agencies not taking steps to avoid redundant IT spending, report finds
GAO says agencies need to utilize ‘enterprise architecture’ to plan and report on tech spending.
Cybersecurity
Intel agencies get help managing security vulnerabilities
Tenable Network Security inks In-Q-Tel partnership.
Acquisition
Using startups brings rewards -- and risks
Steve Kelman sorts out the pros and cons of hiring startup firms for government contracts.
Cybersecurity
Toy drone duel outwits FAA, but not hackers
Stunt with store-bought robotic helicopters teaches a lesson in cybersecurity and inadequate airspace regulations.
People
NASA learns the dark side of a sunny outlook
When exploring the solar system, NASA's 'we can do it' attitude is critical for success. On more down-to-earth projects, however, it can create problems.
Digital Government
Anytime, anywhere and anyone's guess
Cartoonist John Klossner reflects on the news behind the humor.
Acquisition
The Top 50-woman-owned companies
The top 50 government contractors owned by women did billions of dollars of business with the government in 2011.
Digital Government
Northrop Grumman will run Defense travel booking system for another year
Pentagon plans to recompete the contract in 2013.
Digital Government
The fight for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder swear that support dogs lead to remarkable improvements, but research has yet to support their widespread use.
Digital Government
What to make of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan
A new report excoriates the United States' unmanned aerial strikes against terrorists in South Asia. But are there better alternatives?
Emerging Tech
This house consumes less net energy than an urban studio
Meet the federal government's four-bed, three-bath, two-car garage, 2,700-square foot suburban net-zero home.
Acquisition
The top 50 8(a) firms
The 8(a) program helps many disadvanatged businesses sell their products and services to agencies. Here are the 50 companies that did the most business through the program in fiscal 2011.
Cybersecurity