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

Is cybersecurity legislation still alive?

Although Congress couldn't agree on cybersecurity legislation earlier this year, at least one member insists it's still possible.

Cybersecurity

Agile development faces entrenched resistance

Policies and guidance help move agile development along, but agencies are struggling with challenges rooted in cultural issues.

Digital Government

Iran highlights new evidence of sabotage in nuclear, industrial facilities

Officials take an increasingly belligerent stance.

Cybersecurity

Feds, Ahmadinejad security detail at UN face communication issues

Smartphone apps providing temporary secure lines of communications may solve trust and compatibility problems at future high-profile events.

People

Government said to be making larger strides in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity efforts are starting to pay off and agencies are working together better, says NSC's cybersecurity coordinator.

Acquisition

The top 50 Schedule 70 contractors

The General Service Administration's Schedule 70 contracts offer agencies an easy route to acquire IT-related products and services, and many vendors and contractors do a brisk business using it. Here are the top 50.

Modernization

GSA may have to start over on governmentwide cellphone plan

Demands on wireless vendors went outside commercial standards, GAO says.