Digital Government
It’s a bird, it’s a plane . . . No, it’s a radio relay balloon
Marines continue to adapt high-flying weather balloons for communications.
Acquisition
GSA admits demand-based model no 'silver bullet'
GSA is instituting the Demand Based Model to align its resources with areas of greatest need, but admits it isn't a full solution for the Schedules program.
Emerging Tech
Inside the weird world of tracking gangs on social media
As gang members take to Twitter and Facebook, rivalries intensify and law enforcement must develop new ways of tracking activity.
Acquisition
FCW Editorial: Summing up the Networx challenges
Now halfway through its contract period, Networx is experiencing some difficulties in getting agencies to transition to the new vendors and the new offerings.
Acquisition
Acquisition chiefs need clearer roles and responsibilities, GAO says
Without clearly-defined duties, the CAO may not have a strong basis for more permanent inclusion in an organization's leadership structure, auditors conclude.
Digital Government
US not ready for cyberattack, NSA director warns
Legislation, partnership with industry are critical to bolster underpowered U.S. cyber defenses, according to the Cyber Command's chief.
People
Of bureaucracy and Betty Crocker
How instructions for making brownies are like rules for agency managers.
Cybersecurity
Senate to debate cybersecurity bill next week
The White House endorsed the Cybersecurity Act on Thursday.
Digital Government
Federal CTO Todd Park taps the private sector to drive innovation
Entrepreneurs are vital to fostering a 'lean startup mode.'
Emerging Tech
Frankenstein-lite: Scientists are building a human prototype for lab tests
Defense and National Institutes of Health will provide MIT researchers with up to $32 million.
Digital Government
Defense contractors beat Wall Street expectations despite budget pressures
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin exceed earnings projections.
Digital Government
OMB predicts economic improvement, warns against sequestration
Economic growth projected to pick up but recovery remains sluggish, according to the administration's Mid-Session Review.
People
Census introduces API to make information more accessible
New tool, part of Obama's digital government strategy, allows developers to create custom apps and reach new users.
Emerging Tech
What do people do with their Twitter archives? So far not much
Some have suggested using the archives as a digital scrapbook or memoir.
Digital Government
Panetta : Defense and VA need to ‘kick ass’ to improve service to veterans
The departments’ bureaucracies have resisted efforts to integrate records.
Modernization
Inside the quest to put the world's libraries online
The Digital Public Library of America wants to make millions of books, records, and images available to any American with an Internet connection. Can it succeed where others have failed?
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers, industry spar over cybersecurity standards
Businesses are increasing their lobbying efforts ahead of a possible vote.
Cybersecurity
DHS officials drop new questionnaire
Homeland Security Department officials opt for the existing vendor communications plan rather than one that would have put more scrutiny on agency/vendor communications.
Acquisition