Is cooperation natural?

Research offers some clues on whether people more naturally cooperate or compete.

Social media continues its hot streak

Many social media platforms will continue to gain favor in 2012 within the contracting community, but some will begin to fall out of favor. What are the pluses and minus of each?

Kundra takes executive post with cloud services provider

Former first U.S. CIO left administration last summer to attend Harvard.

Air Force gets new space and cyber operations director

Former Strategic Command exec tapped as director of Air Force space and cyber operations.

CGI to support artillery systems under Army contract

Contract will provide software engineering and system support to CECOM.

White House to launch online resource for small businesses

Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel reveals more details about the upcoming website BusinessUSA.gov that aims to act as a resource for small business owners.

Obama plan merges six agencies, may save $3B

President Obama’s slimming down plan would merge SBA, parts of Commerce and other trade and business agencies into one department.

State's chief information security officer to lead DHS cybersecurity efforts

The new head of the Homeland Security Department's National Cybersecurity Division will come from the State Department.

Former Stanley exec named president of ECS

Eleven months, two deals and 320 new hires later, Wilson promoted from executive vice president to president of Electronic Consulting Services.

5 win $900M anti-IED contract

Contractors will vie for task orders to support the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization in its battle against roadside bombs and other explosive devices.

GD wins offshore energy management pact

General Dynamics will help manage oil and gas development for Interior Department.

Don't gloat over the death of the 3-percent withholding tax

The 3-percent withholding tax may be gone, but something just as 'dysfunctional' may be coming soon.

PSI's $96M Military Health System contract covers code updates

Contractor will also test and repair MHS applications and provide systems analysis.

Message to Facebook: Knock off the changes.

Facebook's Timeline feature creates confusion, not clarity.

Raytheon wins new Air Force tech award worth almost $180M

Follow-on award calls for network-centric support and training at various Air Force centers.

Lockheed's $2B polar project under attack

Losing bidder challenges large arctic contract award with a formal GAO protest.

CPS new hire to lead fed markets

CPS brings on board a 20-year business development veteran.

Air Force's Hawkins takes charge as DISA director

Air Force Maj. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins took over the reins as DISA director in a Jan. 11 ceremony.

Air Force planning ahead for cyber future

With a new RFI, the Air Force looks into the future of cyberspace operations.

Virgin Mobile's security fail

Thanks to Virgin Mobile for providing an object lesson in how NOT to do mobile security.