Digital Government
Federal CIO sees upside to doing more with less
When information technology officials invoke the budget-cutters' mantra of "doing more with less," they've typically focused on the "less" part of the equation, federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel said Friday.
Modernization
VA considers moving email, office software to the cloud
A separate project will test Microsoft Office alternatives.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano backs Senate cybersecurity bill, industry reporting requirement
The legislation would grant feds the power to respond to private network intrusions.
Modernization
Humvees, UAVs could create route to Internet in Afghanistan
DARPA plans to bring connectivity to remote battlefields by turning unmanned aircraft and Humvees into mobile hot spots.
Cybersecurity
DHS budget would double cyber spending to $769 million
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano wants to boost network defenses and protect critical infrastructure.
Modernization
Pentagon expects to soon clear Apple, Android devices
Defense Information Systems Agency is working with industry for August release of security guidelines.
Modernization
Turning government data into private sector products is complicated business
Data.gov helps app developers tap government information, but that isn't really the problem.
Digital Government
Want an iPad? Pentagon CIO thinks you should be able to have one.
Defense Chief Information Officer Teri Takai is working to speed deployments of tablets and smartphones across the department.
Modernization