Modernization
RIM is doing everything backwards
The struggling company made a few missteps at its annual shareholders meeting.
Acquisition
Prompt payments may become contract selection factor
The Obama administration uses federal contracts to get money to small subcontractors faster.
Cybersecurity
Collaboration needed to stabilize cyberspace
Alternative approaches to cybersecurity would benefit overall U.S. goals and close cybersecurity gaps.
People
DARPA names new director
Dr. Arati Prabhakar arrives most recently from Silicon Valley, but is no stranger to Washington.
Digital Government
Filmmakers win over feds’ hearts
A film project strives to illuminate the hard work done by federal agencies.
Digital Government
Raytheon snags missile defense contract; says past failures are past
The company will develop ‘kill vehicle’ to engage warheads in space.
Digital Government
How to get mobile under control
Mobile device management has fast become a must-have tool for agencies joining the mobile revolution.
People
Why federal managers resist telework
That agency managers don't all embrace telework is not news, but why? Here are some answers.
Modernization
Army plans key radio system that operates in frequency band slated for auction
The service says it can use nearby frequencies.
Digital Government
White House official calls for broad regulations on Internet use
Obama administration official says industry, not the federal government, should fill in the specifics.
Digital Government
Defense contractors step up lobbying to stave off budget cuts
Top five Defense contractors' spending on lobbying jumps 11.5 percent.
Digital Government
IBM protests $543 million Veterans Affairs award to HP for location system
It’s the second major VA contract loss for IBM in a year.
Digital Government
DHS yanks deal to use license plate database to track illegal immigrants
Another contractor claims to provide the same service, upending the award.
Cybersecurity
Threats lurk among Pentagon’s sprawling computer networks
The Defense Department aspires to unify technology systems, contracts and cybersecurity standards.
People
White House asks for money-saving tips
NASA lending libraries? A digital Federal Register? The Obama administration is asking for more ideas to save a little money for the government.
Digital Government
Sikorsky lands $8.5B helicopter deal after UTC admits to export violations
Award comes days after Justice slams United Technologies divisions for helping China develop attack helicopter.
Acquisition
Suspension, debarment could turn more punitive under proposal
The FAR says that suspension and debarment are to be used only to protect the government, but the Labor Department is considering using them to penalize companies for disregarding Labor rules.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command Chief: Act on cyber bills before 'something bad happens'
Alexander acknowledges that privacy is a concern for some.
Acquisition
8 best bets for contractors to survive sequestration
As sequestration looms on the horizon, here are some ways government contractors can best prepare.
Digital Government