Acquisition
Analysts see dynamic, changing defense industry
A new study says the defense industrial base isn't consolidating into a select few mega-companies that would get all of DOD's business.
Digital Government
50 years later: Is the Web an even vaster wasteland than TV?
Monday, May 9 marks the 50th anniversary of the speech by then-FCC Chairman Newton Minow in which he described television as "a vast wasteland."
Cybersecurity
DHS acquisition oversight has holes, IG report says
DHS' inspector general found that some component agencies are making acquisitions more complex and costly than necessary.
Digital Government
Credit where it's due
During a week dedicated to recognizing public service, many public servants feel ... well, unrecognized.
Cybersecurity
FBI spyware continuously trolls suspects' surfing
Other agencies have sought use of the software; officials express uncertainty as to legal limits of the application.
Modernization
Disaster victims expect more than Facebook can deliver, FEMA director says
The emergency management agency has ramped up its mobile presence and is working to get cellphone chargers to disaster zones.
People
House bill would stop most federal hiring
The Federal Hiring Freeze Act is introduced by Rep. Tom Marino (R-Pa.).
People
VA CIO describes cloud, Blue Button and EHR programs
A Veterans Affairs Department official outlined some of the department's major IT programs at an industry event.
Acquisition
DOD's 'Hello, I am a contractor' policy kicks in
Defense Department officials changed the department's regulations to require service contractors to identify themselves as a contractor, whether in person or in a letter.
Digital Government
Apple iPhone becomes lightning rod for public's privacy fears
The discovery of a location-tracking feature that can't be turned off sparked consumer fears and a clumsy response from Apple.
People