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
NIST picks 14 hash algorithims for cryptographic showdown
Government Computer News
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