Emerging Tech
Air Force seeks smart concrete for explosives testing
‘Ultra-high performance concrete’ generates increasing buzz.
Acquisition
GSA's new award-management system offline right after launch
Taken down because of performance issues, GSA's new SAM site is scheduled to be back Aug. 6.
Cybersecurity
ID thieves claim $5 billion in bogus tax refunds
Electronic deposits allow imposters to cash refund checks without showing photo IDs, IG finds.
Digital Government
Pentagon wants bio-inspired, bug-like sensor systems
Satellite imagery tech could be built with tips from nature’s book.
Digital Government
House unanimously approves U.N. Internet resolution
Bono Mack says the plan helps plan "the future of the Internet."
Acquisition
House passes government charge card rules
House lawmakers made some changes to a Senate bill that puts more controls on the use of government charge cards.
Digital Government
OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein to step down
Obama's regulatory czar will soon return to Harvard Law School faculty.
People
Meet the Rising Stars of 2012
A dozen up-and-coming government technology professionals will be honored in this year's Rising Star awards.
Digital Government
Proposed law to shed sunlight on DOD budget
The DOD hasn't been able to conduct a successful audit, but a new bill would turn up the heat.
Digital Government
GSA launches consolidated acquisition database
Despite soaring costs, agency says new site ultimately will save money.
Modernization
DISA details Defensewide wireless and mobile device plan
System will include global service, device management and an apps store.
Digital Government
Database captures every bomb the U.S. has dropped since World War I
The history of war, as told from the perspective of the weapons themselves
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security pushes pay boost for cyber pros
Cybersecurity legislation granting its wish looks likely to fail this year.
Cybersecurity
Memo to Missile Defense Agency staff: Stop surfing porn at work
Employees downloaded material from sites with malware issues.
Digital Government
Trading firm lost $10 million a minute because of computer glitch
Newly installed trading software caused a 32 percent free fall on Wednesday.
Digital Government
Poll reveals top 4 mobility headaches
Mobile devices, while widely popular, come with challenges. The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project has identified four of the most common ones.
Cybersecurity
Bipartisan cybersecurity bill fails on the Senate floor
A Republican filibuster prevented the Senate from voting on the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 -- which might have also included data center consolidation measures -- greatly dimming hopes for legislation this year.
Acquisition
Should VA's company database go governmentwide?
VA has a database of verified companies owned by veterans. Other agencies could take advantage of that resource, GAO says.
People