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
Government agency recruits via the source code of its web page
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is trying a new method to lure in design and technology fellows.
Digital Government
Drones are the right approach in current phase of War on Terror, insiders say
Many still caution that Washington should not overuse the tactic.
People
Obama's accountability board lays out streamlining strategy
The board aims to keep track of the government's money by linking systems together.
Cybersecurity
NSA director warns of cyber threats
Gen. Keith Alexander cites need for access to information to thwart attacks.
Digital Government
Israeli navy seeks new warships to protect gas rigs in Mediterranean
Officials want to buy four new warships.
Digital Government
Navy looks for a way to warn pilots of oxygen deprivation
Office of Naval Research wants to develop a hypoxia warning system.
People
Remembering government IT giants
Columnist Alan Balutis reflects on the important contributions that the late Lynn McNulty and Mark Zelinger made to the federal IT community.
Digital Government
VA hospital in Jackson, Miss., plans patient Wi-Fi system
The move follows similar plans at facilities in Denver and Augusta, Ga.
Modernization
How many people phone companies hire to give away your information
Companies like Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint hire hundreds of employees to answer requests for user information.
Digital Government