Cybersecurity
Should DOD be taking more risks with mobility?
DOD's intrinsic risk aversion challenges its ability to stay current with mobile capabilities, and some of its leaders believe it's time to rethink that caution.
Digital Government
IT officials spending less on one-time capital investments
Shift toward operational expenditures makes budgets more predictable, increases local control.
People
Shifting IT expense methods is attractive but challenging
Federal financial professionals are embracing the idea of shifting from capital expenditures, but getting everyone on the same page is a challenge.
Digital Government
Building an army of ones and zeros and the troops who know how to wield them
The Defense Department must staff its emerging Cyber Command with men and women who possess both digital and physical skills.
Digital Government
It's official: Apple computers are no longer virus-free
"It doesn't get PC viruses" has become "It's built to be safe."
Emerging Tech
Surveillance cameras could make us better people
A Dutch research team hopes that surveillance cameras could reverse the "bystander effect."
Digital Government
Administration struggles to support Syrian opposition without arms
White House officials are concerned weapons could fall into the hands of terrorists.
People
OMB wants government to be easier to deal with
The goal of regulatory reform is to reduce the burden on private organizations dealing with the government.
Emerging Tech
Military plans to buy new ground weapon that complies with landmine treaty
DARPA seeks to award sole-source contract to Textron Defense Systems.
Modernization
Solving virtualization's storage problem
Savings from server and desktop virtualization can disappear fast if storage isn't part of the plan
Emerging Tech
Bill would close ‘floodgates’ to counterfeit microchips
Lawmaker says a flawed DHS policy created the problem.
Digital Government
Can you build a combat vehicle through crowdsourcing? The Pentagon seems to think so.
DARPA awards engineering firm Ricardo with $9.8 million to aid efforts.
People
DOD makes progress toward faster security clearances
Efforts to streamline the clearance process are beginning to pay off at DOD.
Modernization
Digital strategy group works on 'bring your own device' guidelines
Federal CIO also launches an innovation center to share digital best practices.
Digital Government
Big data presents unique challenges to agencies
Taming the data deluge is a challenge itself but it presents different problems depending on whether you're a government agency or a private-sector business.
Cybersecurity
DOD cyber expert heads to DHS
Rosemary Wenchel will help bridge the cyber gap between DOD and DHS.
People
GAO: Funding ambiguity hinders hiring
Delays in collecting and then distributing workforce-support money causes uncertainty about spending the money to aid the acquisition workforce.
Digital Government
Air Force seeks engineers for drone control system
Single contract award is for up to three years and 45 days.
Digital Government