AT&T iPad data leak: Hack or hype?

Compromised data was limited to e-mail addresses, many of which are already publicly available, but authorities still plan to probe the incident.

The hidden cost of insourcing

Editor Nick Wakeman wonders if the the real toll of insourcing isn't about contracted work moving to government employees but damage to the contractor-customer relationships.

Apptis aids GSA monitoring of agencies' Networx transition

Apptis Inc. has won a three-year contract from the General Services Administration worth $9 million to provide support services to GSA as it helps agencies complete the transition from the FTS2001 family of contracts to Networx.

Good news: Progress on strategic sourcing

The General Services Administration’s new strategic sourcing agreements for office supplies makes good business sense, writes blogger Steve Kelman.

House moves to protect grid from cyber threats

The House has passed a bill that would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission additional powers to protect the U.S. power system from cyber-related threats.

Three contractors vie to support Marine Corps

BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Service, Science Applications International Corp. and SkillStorm Government Integrated Services will vie for Navy task orders under a five-year contract for Marine Corps Mass Notification System support services.

Calling all entrepreneurs: Your country needs you

Government is harnessing the power of entrepreneurial development to expand access to and increase the value of government information.

Lack of deadline slows adoption of Trusted Internet Connections

Agencies are slow to implement Trusted Internet Connections because of a lack of deadlines and funding.

NCI to help Army improve soldier equipment

NCI Information Systems Inc. will provide a wide range of support services to the Army Program Executive Office Soldier under a new contract.

Army backs off $243M enterprise e-mail contract

The Army is putting on hold its plans to pursue an enterprise-wide e-mail system and calling an about-face on the project.

CSC's growth focuses on cyber, health and independence

As competitors are acquired, CSC touts its independence and pins its growth in areas such as cybersecurity, health and logistics.

Help wanted: Twitter looks to hire a 'government liaison'

The microblogging company looks to hire its first DC employee to be "the closest point of contact with a variety of important people and organizations looking to get the most out of Twitter."

Former DARPA chief joins policy institute's board

Anthony Tether has joined the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies' board of regents.

Insourcing raises new ethics questions

Defense Department ethics officials are warning that conflicts of interest may arise when former contractors to work side-by-side with their former colleagues.

Dell's new health practice will administer to states

Dell Services has launched a new practice area to help states address the federal regulatory requirements of health care reform.

Leadership moves continue at A-T Solutions

A-T Solutions Inc. has hired Deborah Ricci as chief financial officer and appointed former CFO Mike Wise to the new position of executive vice president of mission support solutions.

DOD aims to slash budget by $100B to pay for war

The Defense Department is looking to trim $100 billion over the next five years from existing programs, allocating those funds to combat operations and capabilities.

6 ways to connect with the Top 100

Companies looking for opportunities in the business-to-government market want to build and leverage relationships with the biggest contract holders, and they can be found on Washington Technology's annual Top 100 rankings.

A not-so-excellent adventure at the post office

A bad experience at the post office makes blogger Steve Kelman wonder about the roots of poor government service.

VA offers $80M in industry contest

The Veterans Affairs Department announced the third round of innovation competitions, this time with $80 million available for contracts to the winners.