GovDelivery helps government broadcast messages to the public

The founders of government-to-citizen communications company GovDelivery Inc. discuss how they have harnessed the power of Web. 2.0.

QinetiQ tapped for Marine Corps' battlefield logistics programs

QinetiQ North America will provide a range of support services to the Marine Corps under a three-year contract that has a maximum value of $17.4 million.

ITS to rebuild GSA inventory system

ITS Corp., a subsidiary of QinetiQ North America, will install an advanced inventory system for the General Services Administration under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $39 million.

Unisys sets up digital photo system for Aussie police

Unisys wins a $4.75 million contract to install a digital imaging management system for the police force in New South Wales, Australia.

State 'friends' world on Facebook

The State Department is using Facebook to connect to the world, and it appears the world is responding.

SAIC sows software development for USDA

SAIC will provide software assistance and other technical services to the USDA under a five-year contract worth as much as $13 million.

DOD says no to militarized cyberspace

Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn III stressed the need for cooperation between the Pentagon’s new cyber command and the organizations with primary responsibility for the .gov and private-sector domains.

DOD warns against the dark side of social networking

Two Defense Intelligence Agency experts explain how adversaries can use social-networking tools to gather information on targets.

New DOD cyber command to protect .mil domain

Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn III stressed the need for cooperation between the Pentagon’s new cyber command and the organizations with primary responsibility for the .gov and private-sector domains.

Google unveils potential Exchange killer

Google just made it easier for IT organizations to ditch Microsoft Exchange Server.

Chopra calls RFP process ineffective for health IT

CTO Aneesh Chopra is seeking to improve innovation in government health IT by seeking new procurement channels to increase input from vendors, according to a research firm.

Four ways to make social networking work for your company

Social networking at the corporate level requires leadership, adaptability and a no-fear attitude.

Power tools for Twitter

Despite its simple interface, Twitter can be a powerful tool for collaboration and communication.

Government friends Facebook

Now that the General Services Administration has reached an agreement with Facebook, an immensely popular social-networking tool, clearing the way for agencies to use it as they see fit, the question becomes: Why would they?

Health information goes viral

When it comes to getting out health information, speed is critical. New social-networking tools helped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spread the word about the swine flu.

Best use of social media starts with strategy

The likes of Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook hold great promise for companies and individuals who want to raise their profile in their industry.

Social-networking tools fuel business opportunities

Collaboration is blossoming as more companies use Web 2.0 technologies to connect employees, brainstorm ideas and win new business.

Social networking has contractors all atwitter

Individuals are leading a ground swell of use of social-networking tools as a way to network and gather information on the government market.

Math-based software drives better choices

Arlington, Va., small business adapts Cold War inspiration to create decision-making solution

Social networking requires commitment

Whatever your social-networking tool of choice, it will work best only if you care enough to get involved.