Digital Government

Don't Let the Sunshine In

National Rail in the United Kingdom had planned to start operation of a nifty new computerized train control system on the <a href=http://www.thecambrianline.co.uk/>Cambrian Coast Lines</a> in Wales but had to delay the launch because of a problem familiar to evening west bound commuters on Interstate 66 in Virginia: sun glare.

Digital Government

Oh Yeah . . . the Patient

There's a lot of talk swirling about the pros and cons of e-health records. Will they affect cost? Will they improve safety? How feasible are they? But few ever thought to ask those most affected by this technology: the patient.

Digital Government

Is Understaffing Holding Back Tech?

Understaffing is interfering at least somewhat with the ability of many organizations to implement innovative or emerging technologies, according to a new survey by Robert Half Technology.

Digital Government

FEMA puts disaster info into hands of smart-phone users

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's new mobile Web site offers information on emergency preparedness, response and assistance via smart phone.

Digital Government

The trouble with truffles, and other airport security tales

In our recent stories on how, and how not, to take a laptop PC through airport security, we asked readers to recount their favorite tales of checkpoint complications. And they responded with gusto.

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Managing strong passwords: You got a better idea?

The best tip for creating -- and remembering without writing down -- strong passwords wins a prize.

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Research and development game-changers for cybersecurity

The Obama administration is trying to take cybersecurity to the next level with an R&D program aimed at producing 'game-changing' technologies.

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HHS distributes $1 billion to research labs

The Health and Human Services Department will give $1 billion in economic stimulus law funding to academic and public health laboratories.

Digital Government

Cyber Challenge: 10,000 security warriors wanted

The Cyber Challenge has set as its national goal to identify and train an army of cybersecurity experts to help fill shortages in industry and government. Campuses like Cal Poly are helping to lead the charge.

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FHA looks for IT help to fight fraud in mortgage business

An increase in applications and claims has put pressure on the agency to streamline databases to better detect fraud.

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VA plans to build an Agent Orange disability claims system

The system will automate the processing of applications from an estimated 200,000 veterans a year and heralds a new way of doing business at the department using the latest technology, secretary says.

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IG: Poor controls over access to IRS portal put taxpayer data at risk

Tax filing professionals can transfer entry privileges to people who haven't been through background checks and other precautionary measures, auditors find.

Digital Government

Bush White House failed to archive most e-mails for 21 days

A comparison of archived messages and those restored from backup tapes reveals 83 percent of emails for certain days during a two-year period would have been lost.