Digital Government

The Point of No Return

As agencies seek newer technologies, the question is how much IT spending is too much.

Digital Government

Groups back proposed electronic health record definition

But many physicians voice skepticism about the use of digital patient files, a key initiative in the Obama administration's stimulus package.

Digital Government

Broadband plan faces hurdles

Wall Street Journal

Digital Government

It Was War of the Worlds Again

Television viewers in the Republic of Georgia thought for a few panicky moments on March 13 that the country had come under attack by Russia for the <a href=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/10/world/main4336544.shtml>second time since 2007</a>.

Digital Government

The Amazing (Health IT) Race

Yelling "fire" in a crowded theatre is one way to start a riot. Yelling "free candy" at the concession stand is another. The chaos is just as disruptive. Hence the potential for the mother of all chocolate messes as health care providers stampede to gobble up billions of dollars in federal sweeteners cooked up to promote greater use of health IT.

Digital Government

OPM's Plan for IT Falls a Bit Short

The Office of Personnel Management on Friday released the final draft of its 2010-2015 <a href="http://www.opm.gov/strategicplan/StrategicPlan_20100310.pdf">strategic plan</a>, and it includes a few investments in information technology to help reform and improve the federal civil service.

Digital Government

NIST guidelines: Broccoli and cheese

NIST's FISMA project leader explains how agencies can team up to hack away at the time and effort needed to qualify IT products and services for purchase.

Digital Government

VA opens center for virtual training of IT workforce

The Veterans Affairs Department's new training center for information technology employees is up and running.

Digital Government

FCC wants faster Internet for government buildings

Plan lays out immediate and long-term government and industry goals to expand affordable access to high-speed Internet connections.

Digital Government

More agencies use cookies to track Web activity

As demand for personal online services increases, privacy groups and Web advocates call for rethinking a ban on persistent files that track how individuals use federal sites.

Digital Government

Audit blames OMB's lack of guidance for shoddy contracting data

But agencies also are responsible for accurate reporting of contract award spending, analysts say.