Acquisition
NASA picks Northrop, Titan
The companies will compete for work to verify and validate software.
People
Army robotics program keeps rollin’ along
The Army is continuing to invest in next-generation robotic ground vehicles as part of its Future Combat Systems project.
Digital Government
NIST tackles measurement
The National Institute of Standards and Technology will lead a series of workshops to gather information for improving measurement capabilities in critical areas.
People
Port security clearance lags for non-feds
GAO says the Coast Guard doesn't process security clearances quickly enough because it doesn't understand its role in educating stakeholders.
Cybersecurity
GAO uncovers wireless holes
Wireless networks at some federal agencies lack essential safeguards to keep data secure, GAO says.
People
Unions riled by Pentagon
Unions representing 100,000 workers withdrew from talks on the National Security Personnel System even as another union requested delays on base closures.
Modernization
Amber Alerts arrive wirelessly
Wireless companies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children formed an initiative to deliver Amber Alerts wirelessly.
People
CSC beats NASA workers for shared services
The A-76 award for the NASA Shared Services Center went to CSC for $230 million.
People
Virginia Beach CIO to step down
The position has evolved to a job that requires more general management responsibilities.
People
GAO: Federal agencies lack basic wireless security
More than two years after the NIST warned of security risks posed by wireless networks, many government agencies have done little to improve wireless security.
Modernization
Montana VISITS with Siebel
Siebel Public Sector will provide a news system for the state's Promotion Division.
People
Army general joins Battelle
Paul Kern will be a company vice president and senior adviser on homeland security and national defense.
Acquisition
Retailers rise in Fed eyes
A market research report suggests that federal agencies have become more comfortable buying from office supply stores and electronics chains.
People
Depository librarians face uncertain future
Controversy swirls around GPO plan to cut back on print titles.
People
HHS posts health IT contract plans
The Health and Human Services Department has released presolicitation notices for the development of a nationwide health information network architecture and a process for interoperability of electronic health records.
People