Raytheon unit to advise Army on communications processes

A Raytheon unit will help develop a consortium for the Army to examine communication, information, and social and cognitive networks under a new contract.

Vangent hastens access to DOD medical records

Vangent Inc. will make it easier for Defense Department health care providers to access patient records and other data through a $20 million contract. The DOD award calls for Vangent to build an integrated single sign-on and context management capability throughout the Military Health System.

Top products: The class of 2009

GCN Labs picks the best products from 2009, based on more than 150 product reviews and rigorous testing.

New collaboration tools manufacture good ideas

Imaginatik brings its online collaboration tools to the government market to aid brainstorming and focus on innovative solutions.

NIST gets new director at a critical time for the agency

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has become an economic enabler for a nation that is increasingly dependent on IT and the ability to securely share and use information, said newly confirmed administrator Patrick Gallagher.

Facebook plans DC event for application developers

Facebook will hold an event to help software developers create government applications for the social networking site.

NASA turns to small businesses for tech innovation

Two small business programs at NASA award $36.8 million for 368 technology projects.

In-Q-Tel backs cyberthreat protection for intell community

In-Q-Tel broadens its reach with new investment.

Counter-IED tactics MIA in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has established a task force to move new techniques and technologies for combating improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan more quickly to the front lines, reports Greg Grant at DOD Buzz.

14 tech firms form cybersecurity alliance for government

A new testing center, part of an effort led by Lockheed Martin and 13 IT companies, will allow for collaboration on developing better cyber defenses.

AMD in the chips after Intel antitrust settlement

Intel has agreed to pay Advanced Micro Devices $1.25 billion is a settlement of three antitrust and patent disputes, although other cases continue.

Military uses social media to share info on Fort Hood shootings

Facebook and Twitter quickly became a way to communicate during and after the attack.

SAIC assists FAA upgrade national air system

Science Applications International Corp. will provide program management and technical services to the Federal Aviation Administration under a five-year contract that has a total value of more than $106 million.

Cloud computing: Winners and losers

Technology companies that expect to beneift from cloud computing must creatively adapt licensing, pricing and revenue models.

Raytheon will devise prototype sensing architecture

Raytheon Co. has won a $3 million contract to create a prototype sensing architecture that could consolidate several missile defense systems.

Navy grapples with 'relentless pace' of technology change

Wennergren, Carey outline the Navy's progress toward implementing various information technology policies and systems that will shape the force’s interoperability and improve capabilities in defending against cyber threats.

SRA enlisted to help USDA fight fraud

SRA International has won an Agriculture Department blanket purchasing agreement to develop anti-fraud technology. The 10-year BPA has a ceiling value of $25 million.

CSC wins recompete for Education's online library

CSC will operate an online digital library for the Education Department under a new five-year contract worth up to $29 million.

CSC to assist GSA with cyber investigations training

CSC will design and teach cybersecurity courses for the General Service Administration under a new $85 million contract.

Serco set to upgrade Air Force data into new integrated system

Serco Inc. will provide the Air Force with a range of data migration services under an 18-month task order valued at approximately $24.5 million.