Modernization
Research shows major shift in feds’ BlackBerry use
The only government-certified smartphone faces fierce competition.
Digital Government
Defense cuts will spur mergers, says incoming Lockheed Martin CEO
Consolidation among largest contractors would reduce competition, raise prices.
Acquisition
Senators to DOD: Use more of your own employees
Lawmakers urge DOD to avoid placing caps on department employees that contractors don't have to also abide by.
Digital Government
Wanted: Computer program to spit out intel reports for busy Navy staff
Program should offer more than search engine output.
Digital Government
Grimm things happening at DOT
The Transportation Department is looking to capitalize on the renewed popularity of fairy tales.
Modernization
VA gets hospital Wi-Fi act together
Harris Corp. snags a $19.4 million contract to install wireless systems in 26 hospitals.
Digital Government
Southwest video surveillance tech buy undergoes 11th-hour changes
Revisions indicate proposed camera systems will be judged on stricter performance criteria.
Acquisition
DOD moves to change rules for buying commercial products
DOD has proposed changes to acquisition rules that may drastically impact the federal marketplace.
Digital Government
HHS readies for Facebook organ donation initiative
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg announced a new campaign for users to publish their organ donor status, an initiative expected to increase organ donations to the registries overseen by the Health and Human Services Department.
People
Agencies still struggling with electronic records management, NARA report shows
Despite efforts to improve, agencies are still at risk of compromising their records.
Cybersecurity
Choosing a mobile development strategy for your agency
Here are some of the pros and cons of native vs. Web-based apps.
Modernization
Google scores Interior SaaS deal
The search giant gets another government cloud win, its biggest yet.
Acquisition
Putting the GSA Humpty Dumpty back together again
Once the dust settles, the hard work will begin to build a stronger, more customer-focused agency.
Cybersecurity
The Google guy who snooped for wireless data was a 'god' among engineers
Engineer and Street View thief was identified as the creator of wireless detection software Netstumblr.
Digital Government
Pentagon wants to build floating battlefield networks
The goal is to create wireless systems without cell towers or fiber-optic cable.
Digital Government
Companies are mining data to solve real world challenges
Five things you need to know about big data.
Digital Government
BYOD catches CIOs off guard
Surveys suggest that federal employees are using personal devices at work, yet most agencies lack policies and tools for managing the risks involved.
Modernization
Interior awards $35M cloud email contract to Google vendor
New deal represents a 40 percent savings over previous Microsoft award that set off a multiyear legal fight.
People