Cybersecurity

DARPA seeks better, faster development of complex defense systems

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants research that will improve the design and manufacturing process for complex aerospace and defense systems.

Digital Government

GSA Lowers Mileage Rates

Do you plan to use your own vehicle in 2010 to attend a work-related technology conference or other government-related meetings or events? The General Services Administration announced on Monday that it is lowering by 5 cents the 2010 mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees using their personal vehicles for government business.

Digital Government

Security issues to fear in the New Year

An increasingly complex and networked world poses new threats; cloud computing, social networking and mobile platforms claim the attention of security prognosticators for 2010.

People

Interagency acquisition office offers cloud-based order monitoring

Acquisition Services Directorate launches the Electronic Servicing Environment as a secure way for clients to monitor in real-time AQD’s handling of their projects.

Cybersecurity

Four U.S. agencies deficient in controlling stimulus reporting errors, auditors say

Inspectors general have identified shortcomings in the monitoring of mistakes and omissions in Recovery Act reporting at four federal agencies.

Digital Government

HHS wants contractor to test privacy of 'anonymous' data

One of the important issues in the health IT discussion is whether patient medical data can be kept private and anonymous, and now the HHS is looking for a contractor to research that question.

People

GSA sponsors online dialogue for feedback about USA.gov

The General Services Administration has set up an online dialogue to collect comments from the public on improving the USA.gov Web site.

Digital Government

Administration urges FCC to look at spectrum for wireless broadband

NTIA argues wireless broadband may be the most viable source of competition to the dominant broadband services offered by the cable and telephone companies.

Digital Government

Major defense contractor moves headquarters to DC region

One of the nation's largest Defense contractors is moving its corporate offices from Los Angeles to the Washington area.

Digital Government

Private equity firm buys majority of GovDelivery

Deal is a boost for owner of GovLoop, 'Facebook to the Feds,' management team says.

Cybersecurity

Energy set to form new group to protect electric grid from cyberattacks

Department will have to wield strong regulatory and budgetary powers to force the changes needed to successfully secure networks from hackers, security specialists say.