CSC to supply new computer system to NOAA

Computer Sciences Corp. will build a new computing system for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under a contract that could be worth as much as $317 million.

Porn provision stalls House IT bill

Reauthorization of the America Competes law to boost technology and innovation got stalled by a GOP motion that would punish federal employees caught watching pornography at work.

Porn provision stalls House IT bill

Reauthorization of the America Competes law to boost technology and innovation got stalled by a GOP motion that would punish federal employees caught watching pornography at work.

Want fool-proof security? Shut off the network

Some readers are concerned that more and more network managers are dealing with cybersecurity threats by simply making it impossible for end users to work online.

Raytheon sees a new market in public safety

Raytheon Co., which has been supplying communications electronics to the Defense Department for decades, is using that expertise in an aggressive attempt to widen its footprint in the civilian market.

Three ways to revitalize the use of past-performance data

Blogger Steve Kelman suggests three simple steps to make past-performance data a more valuable criterion in source selections.

Personal data of reservists, veterans at risk in recent thefts

In separate incidents, thieves stole laptop computers containing personal information on reservists and veterans.

The godfather of FirstGov returns

Bill Piatt is leaving the World Bank to head technology strategy at GSA.

New SAP regime moves to acquire Sybase

SAP America Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sybase Inc., of Dublin, Calif., for about $5.8 billion.

Serco award boosts Air Force logistics

Serco Inc. will upgrade the Air Force's logistics information and data system operations under a Consolidated Acquisition of Professional Services contract valued at approximately $14 million over two years.

IBM's fight over canceled contract heads to court

IBM and Indiana sue each other over whether millions are owed to Big Blue for a canceled contract to reform the state's welfare system.

Can contract info be safely published online?

The General Services Administration and federal acquisition councils are seeking advice from the public and affected businesses on how to publish federal contract text online.

One way to improve security: Punish the ignorant

Perhaps federal agencies would have more success with information security training if employees knew they would be punished for allowing breaches through ignorance.

Contest: Define Gov 2.0 in 140 characters or less

Government 2.0 is a phrase that many people (including journalists) like to toss around, but what the heck does it mean anyway?

Guident to usher in EPA emergency management portal

Guident will provide emergency management assistance to the Environmental Protection Agency under a two-year task order that could be worth as much as $8 million.

Navy plans preferred contractor program

The Navy plans to offer favorable terms and conditions to companies in a new program in exchange for exemplary work, according to the service.

A tech-laden traveler encounters TSA -- frequently

Gadget-toting GCN Lab director John Breeden has gotten used to extra scrutiny at the airport.