Modernization
Air Force activates new cyberspace defense unit
Combat communications wing supports new Space Command
Cybersecurity
Pentagon authorizes outside firm to manage access to some DOD systems
Exostar is now permitted to issue digital certificates and smart cards on its own behalf
Modernization
Astronaut has more than 1 million followers on Twitter
Astronaut Mike Massimino tweets about experiences at NASA, or aboard the space shuttle.
Digital Government
Government breaks small-business goals with stimulus funds
As of Oct. 2, the government overall has awarded 26 percent of the economic stimulus law's funds to contracts for small businesses, an estimated $4 billion.
Digital Government
Army establishes new program office for technology modernization
Program Executive Office Integration will support warfighter technology modernization — and current and future acquisitions — under the restructuring of the Future Combat Systems program.
People
Get a Life!: The etiquette of flu prevention
CDC and OPM offer advise to federal employees and HR offices on how to slow the spread of H1Ni.
Digital Government
Congress once again not doing its most important job
In all but three of the last 30 years, Congress has failed to pass a budget to fund the federal government by the beginning of its new fiscal year. But, no surprise, Congress never fails to fund itself.
Digital Government
Army establishes new program office for technology modernization
Government Computer News
Modernization
Agencies to spend more on IT in 2010, but not on new projects
Recompeting existing contracts will drive the value of the largest federal technology contracts up 50 percent, with few new ideas being introduced.
Digital Government
DHS announces immigration detention reforms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will centralize and review all detention contracts.
Ideas