Digital Government
House grills Defense health officials about centers of excellence
Military leaders say they need a common management structure and network so they can focus on the research of battlefield wounds.
Modernization
Army impressed by initial test of next generation radios
A central part of a plan to modernize brigades, radios will link units so they can transmit broadband data, including imagery.
Modernization
Study: Much of cloud's savings would come from IT job losses
Cost reductions would depend on the number of positions executives would be willing to cut or transfer, but former federal IT officials counter that agencies must move their technology talent to understaffed functions that support their missions.
Cybersecurity
The military services are working out security policies for thumb drive use
Given the potential threats and technical hurdles, officials expect it will take time to develop new guidelines for transferring data on flash media.
Digital Government
Conservative views will slow government IT adoption
Agencies will lag behind the private sector in innovation and online collaboration, study says.
Digital Government
Defense CIO nominee will face tough challenges
Takai will rely on her experience in network compatibility and information sharing, but she faces a steep learning curve on tactical networks and the command-and-control systems the department relies on to conduct operations worldwide.
Digital Government
Obama to nominate California CIO as top Defense tech chief
Takai would be the first woman to hold the Defense CIO position and has experience in managing information as an asset, developing policies for employee use of social media and development of an enterprise information technology architecture -- all key Defense concerns.
Modernization
Army leaders detail modernization plans
Bulk of $3.2 billion budget slated for network equipment, unmanned air and ground systems, and sensors.
Modernization
GSA chief says agency will 'up its game' with technology
Administrator Martha Johnson says improving the flow of information and data, and more reliance on social media will provide better service to agencies and will be what drives growth.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill first step in fixing controversial FISMA
Agencies would be required to monitor vulnerability of networks and consider the security capabilities of products and services before buying them.
Modernization
Health care reform bill targets technology to improve medical services
Funding included for development of primary care models that integrate decision support tools and remote diagnostics for both doctors and patients.
Modernization
FCC: Agencies need common cloud computing vision
Security concerns must be addressed as new technologies are adopted, broadband plan says.
Digital Government
Defense readies system to treat PTSD, brain injuries remotely
The transportable telehealth unit is part of the Army surgeon general's recent call to use technology to reach soldiers who might have difficulty seeing a doctor.
Cybersecurity
FAA defends big budget hike for new air traffic control system
Lawmakers are concerned that the NextGen program, which will replace the existing radar-based network with one that relies on satellites, is behind schedule and complex.
Modernization