Emerging Tech
Live-tweeting Curiosity's landing from Earth
Thanks to NASA, the world was able to follow the Mars rover's landing Monday morning.
Modernization
Government agencies spending more on cloud, but some execs are fuzzy on the details
One finding of a new study: Many CFOs, despite their financial control, are only somewhat familiar with the details of their agencies' cloud strategies.
People
DOD, State, USAID say 'enough' to wartime contracting reforms
Three agencies have implemented some of the recommendations of the Wartime Contracting Commission, but now say they don't want to do more. Some senators are considering making it mandatory.
Modernization
Take the pain out of website management
Here’s why the Obama administration’s new digital strategy directs agencies to adopt a content management system sooner rather than later.
People
Technology offers no silver bullet
Technology implemented without rethinking processes won't solve much, writes consultant Jaime Gracia.
Emerging Tech
NASA announces $1.1 billion in human space flight contracts
SpaceX won a NASA contract worth $440 million to develop the next generation of space transportation vehicles.
Cybersecurity
ODNI redesigns website with social media in mind
The website for the U.S. intelligence community gets a new look.
Digital Government
Single screen for viewing integrated health records a work in progress
Janus graphical user interface developed at joint Defense-VA hospital in Hawaii is just one part of the solution.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA scientist discusses Curiosity with Colbert
The latest mission to Mars is set to touch down on the red planet early Monday morning.
Modernization
FCC chairman lobbies Pentagon for more spectrum
Genachowski has made it one of his signature goals to "unleash" more spectrum for mobile broadband and manage Pentagon spectrum expectations.
Digital Government
Pentagon official blames bomb cost hike on “incomplete” Energy agency estimate
New revelations show that a program to revamp the B-61 nuclear gravity bomb has more than doubled in price.
Modernization
Was the EPA data breach a failure of cybersecurity 101?
A malicious e-mail attachment broke through security at the EPA, exposing private information of 8,000 people. Are other agencies any more secure?
People
Another GSA official resigns over spending scandal
A former GSA Commissioner has left the agency, apparently in connection to the ongoing spending scandal.
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