Emerging Tech
DARPA to get a new director -- one with Solyndra connections
Investment firm executive will lead Pentagon’s venture capital arm.
Cybersecurity
Any cybersecurity bill is better than no bill, senate panel told
The panel said waiting to act could be dangerous.
Digital Government
New rule limiting length of DOD reports to Congress draws fire
Hill Republicans are condemning a new Pentagon policy limiting its reports to Congress to 10 pages.
Modernization
State's cloud doesn't measure up to NIST standards, IG finds
Audit finds weaknesses that keep the State Department's cloud-computing efforts from meeting NIST's guidelines.
Digital Government
Huge fines are still puny for Google and Goldman
The federally enforced fines are also unlikely to deter bad behavior.
Acquisition
Agencies told to ensure subcontractors get prompt payments
OMB is asking agencies to report on their progress at speeding up payments.
Cybersecurity
NSA chief plugs federal standards to regulate industry computers
Gen. Keith Alexander praises the SANS Institute for promoting 20 critical security measures.
Emerging Tech
Russian Wikipedia shuts itself down in protest of proposed censorship law
Those visiting Russia's Wikipedia today will see only a statement against the Information Act, which will be debated in the State Duma tomorrow.
Digital Government
Agencies’ initial IT reviews reveal major savings potential, federal CIO says
Three-year action plans to reduce information technology spending are due Aug. 31.
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