Lockheed Martin, Zygem debut slicing edge 'lab on a chip'

The companies will release their rapid DNA analysis platform this summer.

Should we care about a $7B energy contract?

Is energy about to live up to its promise as an important niche in the government market? Share your thoughts with Editor Nick Wakeman.

Raytheon to design comm-jamming technology for DARPA

The system would allow soldiers and others to conduct battlefield-jamming operations with minimal frequency interference with friendly forces.

Navy SEAL admiral, former Senator headline FOSE tradeshow

Four-star Navy SEAL admiral, former Senate majority leader and noted innovation consultant head the list of acceptances.

Cisco to buy Lightwire in $271M cash deal

Lightwire acquisition will allow Cisco to deliver cost-effective, high-speed networks with the next generation of optical connectivity.

Taking stock of top 10 lists

Do Gartner's annual lists of top technologies hit the mark or miss the boat? We look back over the years to find out.

2013 budget proposal puts IT on short leash

Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to slash federal IT in some areas but expand its use when it can streamline government operations. The budget also includes an overall 8-percent reduction in Small Business Administration technical assistance programs.

FOSE 2012 will have a new format

FOSE will provide more opportunities for professionals to learn about the topics that matter to them.

Women In Technology awards nominations open

Honorees are recognized for their talent within the field of technology.

BlackBerry maker ousts top management pair

Canadian RIM replaces Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis with Thorsten Heins effective immediately.

SAIC develops next-gen Army training system

Award calls for conceptual modeling, engineering, design, test and integration services on OneSAF system.

Alion tests commercial tech for Army combat ops

Company will perform engineering, reliability and risk assessments on commercial and government technologies.

Search fuels one small firm's dream of big data success

Splunk hangs future on search product that handles a multitude of tasks

Mind-reading computers, eyeball security and more things to look forward to

IBM researchers give technology predictions that will occur by 2016. What is going to change our lives?

Games turn serious

Videogame technologies are becoming useful for research, science and other serious applications.

L-3 to pay $210M for optics and sensors maker

Deal expands L-3's base in electro-optical/infrared market, a key strategic growth area for the company.

Do we need a cyber Billy Mitchell?

Editor Nick Wakeman explores the question of whether it's time to treat cyber as a domain equal to air, land, sea and space.

Northrop researches more efficient radio frequency technology for DARPA

Under a DARPA program, Northrop Grumman will conduct research to develop innovative RF power amplifier designs.

Will Amazon's Fire kindle a new push for personal tech at work?

Amazon's new device may be less versatile than Apple's iPad, but it's also much less expensive. Expect the weeks after Christmas to bring it into the workplace.

LGS Innovations names a COO, creates wireless unit

The telecom company promotes Kevin Kelly to COO and creates a wireless business unit with offices in Virginia, New Jersey and Colorado.