Digital Government
The Pentagon’s latest weapon: A $1.2 million unmanned sewing machine
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency eyes ways to produce garments with ‘zero direct labor.’
People
Top contractors shuffle executive positions
The last year has seen a slew of retirements and departures among the CEO ranks of top government contractors.
Modernization
Defense-VA integrated electronic health record could use commercial cloud
Blueprint emphasizes controlled clinical access to medical records, but also says iEHR will use public clouds for data storage.
Digital Government
Federal officials look to spur growth in health care tech
Sebelius and Genachowski pitched for more spending for new technology.
Modernization
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Cybersecurity
Senators blast publicity of cyberattack on Iran
John McCain, R-Ariz., called the report "an intentional breach."
Emerging Tech
Boeing’s Phantom Eye drone makes pilots superfluous
The computer-controlled experimental aircraft completed its first autonomous flight.
People
Tougher GSA oversight part of new legislation
The General Services Administration could come under tighter restrictions if new legislation passes, based on recent revelations about its spending habits.
Modernization
Defense to industry: How do we manage mobile devices on military networks?
Move could speed up rollout of BYOD schemes.
Cybersecurity
Dot-gov email is more prone to forgery than social media and e-commerce messages
Research finds federal websites trail social networks and retailers in authentication steps.
Digital Government
TSP explains delay in reporting data breach
Thrift Savings Plan participants were in the dark about the possible exposure of their personal information for more than six weeks.
Acquisition
How political nominees can win over a Senate committee
One political nominee learned two key items that are essential to a successful confirmation hearing.
Digital Government
Air Force cancels annual IT conference amid cost concerns
The Air Force's annual IT conference has been shelved for 2012 as event spending comes under tough government scrutiny.
Modernization
Can science and technology defeat Colombian drug cartels?
U.S. Southern Command is looking to DOD's science and technology communities to help in counter-narcotics operations in the jungles of South America.
Acquisition
OFPP attempts to put acquisition on pace with technological change
Administration takes another stab at reshaping procurement to keep up with rapidly changing technology.
People
Federal labor union leader to step down
After nine years as AFGE president and 25 years in the labor movement, John Gage announces his exit.
Digital Government
Therapy for depression can work over the phone
Research has implications for military mental health treatment.
Modernization
GSA takes closer look at IT portfolio
Following the release of the Digital Government Strategy, GSA CIO Casey Coleman says her agency will looks to review its IT portfolio as part of the federal IT reform.
People
ACT-IAC elect new officers
A new slate of board members for the organization will begin service on July 1.
Digital Government