People
Hettinger out at TechAmerica
Less than a year after he arrived to calm the roiled waters at the tech industry association, Mike Hettinger has been dismissed as head of the group's public-sector practice.
Modernization
Surplus TSA airport scanner missed initial data scrubbing
One of 165 decommissioned scanners escaped with its data intact, but its hard drive was soon removed, according to an IG report.
Cybersecurity
St. Elizabeth's campus again at issue on Capitol Hill
Members of the House and Senate disagree over whether the DHS consolidation is serving the best interests of taxpayers or the department.
Cybersecurity
Bill targets visa waiver loophole
Bipartisan legislation would give DHS the authority to suspend participation in the Visa Waiver program for any country that fails to provide information related to terror threats.
Cybersecurity
Palantir's GSA pricing info posted on Hacker News site
The post includes a price list taken from the GSA Advantage ordering system -- which GSA says is not even accurate -- for Palantir Technologies' Gotham and Metropolis products.
Acquisition
In search of smarter buildings
GSA is seeking new technologies to boost its Green Proving Ground program.
Acquisition
Uncle Sam's List goes public
The formerly feds-only project is a one-stop shop for agencies to find and buy shared services.
Acquisition
Sharpe explains what's in the hallways
The head of the Federal Acquisition Service says “category hallways” will be beacons to federal buyers and suppliers looking for ways to manage the procurement process.
Digital Government
Battling bacteria with software
Sandia National Labs has developed software that will help researchers find weaknesses in deadly bacteria.
Acquisition
CDM dashboard stirs second contractor controversy
Agiliance is complaining that two companies involved in the Department of Homeland Security's acquisition engaged in questionable joint marketing.
People
Much to learn they still have
GSA CIO Sonny Hashmi’s "Jedi Council" is assisting the development of new technology at the agency, then explaining how to use it.
People
IT chiefs shouldn't fear the dark side
IT undergrounds can create problems, but managers should leverage such networks to find and address gaps in their systems.
Acquisition
Continuous monitoring dashboard contract not a done deal
RSA is one of the finalists for DHS' continuous diagnostics and mitigation dashboard, but sources say the selection process is still underway.
Acquisition
DHS picks RSA Archer for CDM dashboard
The dashboard is designed to allow federal agencies to collect data and export customized reports.
Digital Government
Making a 22,000-mile service call
DARPA is seeking robots that can do repair work on satellites in high orbits.
Digital Government
KBase harnesses gene data for researchers
The new open software and data platform developed by scientists at DOE labs relieves research biologists from acting as programmers.
Modernization
GSA rolls out IT systems for acquisition
A pair of new systems aim to help federal agency customers better navigate complex procurement processes.
Acquisition
GSA details schedule consolidation
The initiative, scheduled for completion late next year, is aimed at reducing redundant acquisition programs.
Cybersecurity
Huge Heartbleed data theft logged
An FBI warning says an attacker is targeting personal data and valuable intellectual property, such as information related to the development of medical devices and equipment.
Cybersecurity