Briefing

Around Government

Battle of the blaze, game spirit, counting plum jobs and the invisible war.

Nextgov

Tech Roundup

Network defense, the cloud takes off and the rat factor.

Nextgov

Vital Signs

Human processes, not technology, will be the biggest challenge for developers of the Defense-VA electronic health record.

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Tech Roundup

Crime stopper, VA backlog backlash, CTO clout and conduct unbecoming.

Management

Getting More Out of Technology

Communicating with social media, saving money on phones and building more data centers.

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Tech Roundup

Reaction to counterfeits, big data's big day and USDA cuts its phone bill.

Thinking Ahead

All About Face Time

VA’s Brandon Friedman sets up social networks so veterans can keep in touch.

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Tech Roundup

Solyndra’s silver lining, DHS’ exit plan and pulling the plug on the iPad.

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Combat Ready

Top Army commanders rely on soldier evaluations to refine battlefield network gear.

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Tech Roundup

Cybersecurity pilot, going mobile, gaming better weapons and the Navy's inventory challenge.

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Tech Roundup

Ramping up security, more shared services and Chinese computer parts

Defense

Symantec software upgrade caused Military Health Record System shutdown

An older version of the storage program is in use for two weeks until a patch is ready, DISA says.

Defense

Navy faces crushing demand for information warfare systems

The service must be able to quickly deploy inexpensive tools to keep networks secure.

Defense

Mobile health centers deliver medical care to rural veterans

Growing fleet serves about 3.3 million veterans who don't live near a VA hospital.

Tech

LightSquared owner pitches network directly to FCC staffers

The broadband carrier is trying to resolve concerns that its service interferes with navigation receivers.

Tech

NASA formally awards Orion test flight contract to Lockheed Martin

Two other companies bid on the project, but did not offer to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the vehicle, space agency said.

Defense

Defense technology to grow despite Pentagon budget cuts

Cyberspace, space and science research to get funding boost.

Defense

Air Force to provide Special Ops flight crews with iPads

Shift from paper follows similar moves by operators in the commercial aviation industry.

Tech

VA structured $133 million security contract to favor incumbent, IG says

Lower risk of selecting a company familiar with the department's practices did not justify the higher price tag, watchdog says.