Digital Government
The Rising Star judges
Special thanks to our judges, who took time out of their busy schedules to lend their expertise in choosing this year's Rising Star award winners.
People
Missing data hampers contract inventories
Agencies are supposed to maintain contract inventories to give management a clear picture of where their money goes, but some critical data is difficult to get.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano: Cyber exec order under review
DHS chief declines to provide timetable for when it might be issued.
Modernization
American industry groups dissect EU cloud computing report
European Union report suggests harmonizing policies for networks.
Modernization
FTC urged to probe whether Facebook is violating privacy settlement
Two groups want information on social media giant.
Acquisition
12 hot companies to watch
In an era of federal streamlining and cost-cutting, these companies are thriving by helping agencies get the most out of their data and dollars.
Acquisition
The Top 50 Systems Integrators
Systems integrators are the big guns in the contracting world. Here are the top 50, as measured by contract earnings.
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