Modernization
NASA reveals IT reform progress
A year after releasing a strategic IT management plan, NASA's CIO touts progress.
Cybersecurity
Senators drafting bipartisan compromise on cybersecurity legislation
As Congress battles over cybersecurity laws, a few lawmakers are looking for agreement.
People
Is the military draft system on the chopping block?
The Selective Service System, which would administer a military draft if needed, hasn't been reevaluated in nearly 20 years, according to a GAO report.
People
John Koskinen: Y2K revisited
John Koskinen helped the U.S. brace for Y2K -- and in doing so changed federal IT.
People
Manning back in court for Wikileaks hearings; trial faces delays
Army Pfc. Bradley Manning is back in court -- and may be spending even more time there in run-up to the Wikileaks trial.
Digital Government
Air Force cancels annual IT conference amid cost concerns
The Air Force's annual IT conference has been shelved for 2012 as event spending comes under tough government scrutiny.
Modernization
Can science and technology defeat Colombian drug cartels?
U.S. Southern Command is looking to DOD's science and technology communities to help in counter-narcotics operations in the jungles of South America.
Digital Government
Senate defense bill takes first steps to undo sequestration
Congress is demanding Defense Secretary Leon Panetta furnish a comprehensive report on the potential effects of sequestration, which could take effect Jan. 2, 2013.
Digital Government
Can today's virtual soldier protect tomorrow's troops?
A University of Iowa program is using virtual reality to help arm the troops of tomorrow.
People
DOD business modernization efforts continue to fall short
The Defense department is still struggling to implement GAO recommendations in its efforts to update its business systems.
People
Can strategy help DOD sidestep budget cut effects?
As defense officials try to figure out where to trim costs, the White House offers some advice: Avoid a last-in, first-out approach.
Digital Government
DOD, Navy developing pirate-fighting apps
A new DOD-funded research project is targeting sea piracy with web-based apps.
Modernization
Army to pay $500M for Future Combat Systems termination
A dozen years after Future Combat Systems was born and three years after it was canceled, the program still bears a hefty price tag.
People
Senate version of defense bill tackles cyber workforce, procurement
The Senate's defense bill is $3 billion more than the president's request and doesn't account for the budget cuts of sequestration.
Modernization
Can the government outsource solutions to its problems?
Technology is enabling a new kind of collaboration, and now the government is looking to institutionalize the approach to solve serious problems.
Digital Government
GSA to roll out mobile purchasing agreement as part of shared services efforts
Will a wide-scale strategy for buying smart phones help the government become more collaborative and efficient?
Modernization
Shared services poised to reshape the federal market
Industry should brace for impact as the government adopts more shared services, CIO warns.
People
DOD's proposed acquisition rule changes faltering in Congress
Congress rejected DOD's proposed changes to FAR language, but changes to commercial of-a-type acquisition aren't completely off the table yet.
People
With NGEN, Navy prepares for move to the future
The Navy's long-awaited NGEN solicitation has been released, marking an official step forward for the service.
People
By the numbers: Defense IT spending
To understand the enormous scope of the Defense Department's enterprise IT strategy, one need only look at the numbers involved, which are big enough to form a tempting target for budget cutters.
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