Modernization
SEWP explores strategic sourcing for PCs
OMB directed a new Workstations Commodity Team to develop a way to quickly compare contracting vehicles that offer similar devices and services.
Digital Government
NASA's new view of asteroids
NASA is partnering with Slooh, which has a global network of web-connected telescopes, to engage citizen scientists in helping track asteroids that might pose a threat to Earth.
People
Measuring knowledge at NASA
NASA has metrics to gauge competency, but Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Hoffman says hard skills aren't everything.
Cybersecurity
Which agencies reward innovation?
Federal workers lack confidence that their employers will support efforts at innovation, says a new report from the Partnership for Public Service.
Modernization
VDI moves to the cloud
To counter the strain desktop virtualization can put on data centers and administrators, some agencies and vendors are turning to desktop as a service.
People
GAO: NASA improving its project management
Auditors say acquisition needs additional attention, but NASA gets good marks for managing maturing technologies.
Digital Government
NOAA, NASA finalists in web design competition
The Webby awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition
Justice cancels 7 IT procurements over China links
The Section 516 rule seeks to eliminate IT gear from firms that are responsible for cyberattacks on U.S. companies or have ties to China's military.
People
NASA releasing source code catalogue
The April 10 release will detail a wide variety of applications available for public use -- albeit in PDF form only for now.
Acquisition
Acquisition environment 'is receptive to new ideas'
Feds hope to make a virtue of necessity by overhauling the acquisition landscape in response to stagnant IT budgets.
Digital Government
Video: Are you smarter than a dinosaur?
NASA's newest crowdsourcing initiative seeks better algorithms for identifying humanity-threatening asteroids.
Digital Government
White House launches climate data website
The aggregation of climate info and tools is designed to help foster application development and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Acquisition
NASA to extend SEWP IV by 6 months
Extension intended to provide smooth transition to SEWP V.
People
NASA names new chief technologist, acting CTO
MIT's David W. Miller will serve as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden's principal advisor on agency-wide technology issues, policies and programs.
Digital Government
Budget requests for science, research mostly flat
One big winner is likely to be NOAA, which is gearing up to launch new weather satellites in 2016-17.
Digital Government
IG report finds flaws in NASA's mobile device management
About 14 percent of all agency-issued devices went unused for seven months, says a report from NASA IG Paul Martin.
Cybersecurity
Report seeks more opportunities in shared services
Beyond saving money, the approach can help agencies focus on their core missions and improve accountability.
Digital Government