Sunlight Labs creates catalog of government databases

Sunlight Labs has taken on the job of offering an open-source online database of federal, state and local governments.

Regulators, first responders square off for a piece of the 'D Block'

First responder groups, regulators and members of Congress are at odds over how to create a next-generation broadband network for public safety.

7 ways to master your inbox

Email mismanagement can cost executives time and money, and Priscilla Walker offers tips on how to tame your inbox.

Lockheed's Linda Gooden makes the case for cloud computing

Lockheed Martin Executive Vice President Linda Gooden makes the case for why cloud computing is good for business and good for government.

I lurk, therefore I am

Blogger John Klossner writes that "lurking" within a social network is the easiest way to actively participate without putting forth any effort.

GSA readies acquisition of cloud infrastructure services

After a false start earlier this year, GSA is laying the final groundwork for a fast-track acquisition of cloud computing infrastructure services.

Cell-All smarter phone is DHS' version of the Tricorder

DHS is looking to the telecommunications side of mobile phones to help it develop the "Cell-All" smartphone that features a sensor capable of detecting deadly chemicals.

Maryland governor earns IT award

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers awards Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley with the association's 2010 National Technology Champion Award.

For agencies, cloud's future lies between hype and reality

The technology is there and security is rapidly improving, but agencies now must decide if they're ready for the dramatic changes cloud computing can bring.

Social media? Not so fast

If you want to explore the use of a Web 2.0 or a social networking tool, Gregg Bailey recommends that you define a true business case for it.

Federal IT market poised to hit $111.9B by 2015

Input predicts that the federal market for information technology contractors will grow at a faster rate than the overall federal IT budget, hitting $111.9 billion by 2015.

Intell chief wants more information sharing

More integration between collection and analysis capabilities can be achieved by intelligence agencies during the next five years, the country's top intelligence officer said today.

SAIC on board with $108M Navy technical support program

Science Applications International Corp. will provide systems engineering and technical support services to the Navy under a five-year contract with a total value of more than $108 million if all options are exercised.

Can virtual worlds create better spies?

The Office of the Director of National intelligence wants to harness virtual worlds to create better trained intell officers.

FDA looks toward major IT overhaul

As the Food and Drug Administration modernizes its operations, contractors see rich IT opportunities.

Lockheed Martin to install new testing system for Navy

Lockheed Martin Corp. will design and install a new testing support system for the Navy under an $83 million contract.

The Army's smart turn to battlefield apps

Smart phone technology is taking over the rest of the world, it seems, so why should the U.S. military be immune? The Army, at least, seems to be willing to see how far it can go, even on the front lines.

White House wants students' brainy broadband ideas

It's fine to solicit ideas from the crowd, but when you want something that’s really focused on solutions, you need to go directly to the brainy bunch.

Tricare extends Web-based mental health counseling demo

The Tricare Assistance Program allows enrollees to use the Internet and a webcam to speak "face-to-face" with mental health counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the privacy of the beneficiary's computer.

GSA tries wiki approach to develop RFPs

The General Services Administration wants public commment on requests for proposals, but blogger Steve Kelman wonders whether the public take the agency up on it.