Modernization

GSA tries to solve contract review problems

Auditors found that GSA had no strategy to determine the appropriate number of awards to issue on a blanket purchase agreement, promping action from the agency.

Modernization

Technology aids regulation reform

Some agencies find technological tools to help meet presidential demand for reduced regulations.

Cybersecurity

Here's how the Stuxnet virus could be used against the U.S.

Virus provides the 'textbook' on how to attack key installations, experts say.

Digital Government

The fishing problem for public cloud companies

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People

DOD business modernization efforts continue to fall short

The Defense department is still struggling to implement GAO recommendations in its efforts to update its business systems.

Acquisition

Tracking the IT budget's upward curve

Apart from a couple of minor dips, the federal IT budget has been growing steadily for the past 25 years.

Cybersecurity

New White House cyber czar brings intell chops

Michael Daniel, Howard Schmidt's successor at the White House, brings new skills to bear.

Digital Government

Requesting public documents is about to get easier

System due in September could save more than $200 million over five years if deployed governmentwide.

People

Digital strategy sets stage for mobile explosion

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Digital Government

Not an app for that? One moment.

The Army's training program in app writing has proven successful.

People

GAO urges involving more partners in cross-cutting initiatives

Setting good goals is only part of the solution where programs that span multiple agencies are concerned, GAO says.

Modernization

NASA pulls back from open-source community with praise

OpenStack, an initiative launched by NASA and vendor RackSpace, has grown up nicely, official says.

Modernization

NIH wants to create an iPad app for the public

The research agency aims to improve access to scientific findings.

Acquisition

Contract audits may save millions for GSA, IG says

GSA's Inspector General has conducted pre-award audits on dozens of contracts and identified potential savings in the hundreds of millions.

Emerging Tech

Video: Don Pettit is about to become your favorite astronaut

The space station scientist has found the best way imaginable to pass the lonely hours away from earth.

Digital Government

DOD needs new tech for Asia, Panetta says

As the U.S. military shifts its focus to the Asia-Pacific region, it will need to develop new technologies, its leader says.

Digital Government

Video: Swiss scientists train paralyzed rats to walk

Experiments spark hope for new therapies for soldiers.