Modernization
Agencies predicted to move to cloud computing cautiously
Driven by Obama's IT appointments, spending on access to remotely stored applications will grow at a 20 percent rate to $800 million by 2013, research firm reports.
Cybersecurity
Breach indicates need for stricter security requirements for contractor networks
In wake of data stolen on the Joint Strike Fighter, the government should develop cybersecurity standards that all federal contractors must follow.
Digital Government
Military doctors blast new system to track wounded soldiers in Iraq
Clinicians are frustrated by long delays to access information and frequently must look for multiple files on one patient to gather a complete report on battle injuries.
Digital Government
Defense, VA should convert old code to build new record system
Vendors claim changing software that runs electronic health records systems into Java language would cost a fraction the price of creating joint system.
Digital Government
Army medical center successfully tests health records system
Pilot project allows patients to access personal records in Defense systems through Google, Microsoft portals.
Digital Government
Obama backs joint VA-Defense electronic health records
Two departments have been working on and off for decades on common standards.
Cybersecurity
IT contractors split on likely effects of Obama policies
Large firms concerned about proposals aimed at reducing role of contractors.
Cybersecurity
Industry group calls for public-private cybersecurity standards
The private sector also should play a role in self-regulating overall Internet security.
Digital Government
Adopting e-health records could cost more than anticipated
Analyst predicts that equipping providers with electronic systems could be more than double the amount set aside in the Recovery Act.
Digital Government
Officials criticize Defense's 'unreliable' health record system
The services' surgeon generals tell the Hill that the medical network frequently crashes and is causing a 'near mutiny' among doctors.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon should establish fourth military service to wage cyberwars
'Inhospitable cultures' in the Army, Navy and Air Force push out personnel with technical expertise, which a cyber branch would foster, authors contend.
Digital Government