Digital Government
Navy’s $5 billion network award slips to May
Service needs more time to review NGEN bids.
Digital Government
Another four years for VA Chief Information Officer Roger Baker?
There's 'no better federal CIO job,' he says.
Digital Government
Can computers predict medical problems? VA thinks maybe.
An advanced ‘clinical reasoning’ system will tap the Veterans Health Administration’s vast digital archive.
Digital Government
Sandy relief bill covers some of VA’s information technology costs
It also includes $207 million to repair the department’s Manhattan hospital.
Digital Government
Sandy bill includes $476 million for NOAA
Funds will help improve weather forecasts and repair or replace damaged systems.
Digital Government
VA touts hard-to-access e-benefits site
Before you send out a press release hyping a site, make sure the network connections work.
Emerging Tech
NTSB’s cursory exam of the Boeing 787’s main battery shows no problems
The safety agency’s Dreamliner investigation is continuing.
Emerging Tech
Lithium ion battery short circuited in first 787 Dreamliner fire
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating problems with the grounded Boeing fleet.
Digital Government
Microsoft Office deal opens to most at Defense
Employees can buy the software suite for their home computers for $9.95.
Emerging Tech
A 2006 battery fire destroyed Boeing 787 supplier’s facility
A dismissed whistleblower lawsuit alleged the batteries were unsafe.
Digital Government
Boeing at end of space station battery supply chain
NASA bought batteries from maker of those implicated in Boeing 787 Dreamliner fires.
Digital Government
Oh No: VA awards $3.7 million conference and exhibit contract
This may not go over so well on Capitol Hill.
Emerging Tech
NASA contracted with 787 battery supplier for space station batteries
Agency plans to start using lithium ion batteries on the space station in 2017.
Digital Government
Navy secretary calls for cuts in IT spending
Measures also include freezing civilian hiring, terminating temps.
Digital Government
System bugs in Navy’s $34 billion P-8 aircraft degrade performance
Pentagon tester identifies flaws in radar, electronic warfare and communications systems.
Digital Government
F-35 software isn’t ready for prime time, Pentagon report says
Evaluation cites ‘virtually no progress’ in development, integration and lab testing.
Digital Government
Navy bags San Diego IT conference
Tighter travel and conference policies to blame.
Digital Government
Vets seeking disability benefits should live in small towns
Report shows disparity in claim awards.
Digital Government
DARPA eyes pop-up deep sea sensors
Systems could lie dormant on the bottom of the ocean for years until activated.
Modernization