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IBM Makes Case For 'Fast Government'
May 23, 2013
New report says federal agencies can improve performance by implementing gaming, mobile and other technologies that speed up operations.
Google, NASA Team On Quantum Computing
May 17, 2013
NASA, Google and university researchers get access to new quantum computer, as NASA tackles complex problems ranging from air traffic to robotics.
Federal Data Center Consolidation Found Lacking
May 16, 2013
GAO recommends stepped up oversight and an extended deadline to meet OMB's objectives.
In-Q-Tel Invests In Weather Data Analysis
May 07, 2013
Venture investment firm strikes deal to give U.S. intelligence agencies access to extensive database of weather data.
Pentagon Seeks Robotic Hand With Soft Touch
May 01, 2013
DARPA invests in technology to develop more human-like robotic hands; iRobot demonstration shows promise.
Veterans Program Offers IT Certifications
May 01, 2013
Military, business community team up to give service members ways to earn private sector IT certifications.
DARPA: New Threats Demand New Technologies
April 26, 2013
Agency shifts focus to layered capabilities and cyber as a tactical weapon, as budget constraints and new threats affect plans.
White House Shares Earth Observation Plans
April 23, 2013
Feds plan to leverage resources to better track environmental, planetary systems and resources.
Pentagon Reverses Decision On Cyber Medal After Outcry
April 19, 2013
Following a review, Defense Secretary Hagel discontinues medal that would have recognized drone operators and other cyber warriors.
Federal CIOs Launch Shared Services Catalog
April 19, 2013
New resources offer step-by-step road map for agencies looking to cut costs by sharing information technology and other services.
NASA Funds Propulsion System For Asteroid Mission
April 18, 2013
Space Technology group looking at solar sails, asteroid capture among initial assignments
Federal IT Budget To Increase In 2014
April 11, 2013
DOD tech budget is flat, but major civilian agencies will see more investment.
Federal Cyber Workforce Is Getting Older
April 09, 2013
Aging cybersecurity cadres need more training, influx of younger professionals, government report says.
New York Lays Cable With Surgical Precision
April 04, 2013
Narrow "micro" trenches disrupt streets less so it's easier to lay fiber-optic cables for broadband services.
NASA Tightens Security In Response To Insider Threat
March 21, 2013
NASA shuts down database and tightens restrictions on remote access following the arrest of a Chinese contractor on suspicion of intellectual property theft.
IRS Leaves Taxpayer Data Insecure, GAO Finds
March 20, 2013
Annual audit of the agency's financial and tax systems notes that some earlier problems remain and identifies new ones.
NASA Curiosity Rover Finds Life-Enabling Basics On Mars
March 13, 2013
Rock testing shows presence of crucial elements that could once have supported life.
NASA Curiosity Mars Rover Survives Tough Week
March 08, 2013
Mars rover overcomes computer problems, but solar weather delays mission.
How Sequestration Impacts Federal IT Spending
March 05, 2013
Automatic cuts hit cyber security, IT modernization, communications and many other programs.
NASA To Send Cube Satellites Into Space
March 01, 2013
Florida high school's nanosatellite project is among 24 that NASA has chosen for its CubeSat Launch Initiative. Softball-size satellites will conduct research in space.
White House Points Sensors, Drones To Gauge Arctic Change
February 26, 2013
White House outlines five-year plan to measure ice melt and study the impact of environmental change on the local population.
FAA Drone Plan Hits Turbulence
February 20, 2013
Technology and policy issues emerge as the FAA devises a five-year road map to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with commercial flights in U.S. airspace.
Texas Lassos Office 365
February 15, 2013
State reaches agreement to adopt Microsoft's cloud-based applications after forcing additional security and privacy steps.
DOD's New Medal Recognizes Cyberwarfare Achievements
February 15, 2013
Distinguished Warfare Medal will be given to drone operators, cyberdefense pros and others for extraordinary, off-battlefield achievements.
CRM Lands In Jail: Meet Illinois Offender-360
February 14, 2013
Illinois Department of Corrections moves criminal records from aging mainframe environment to Microsoft Dynamics CRM cloud-based system.