Digital Government
FCC to propose new video archive in national broadband plan
Video.gov would expand upon Data.gov by archiving agencies' video, information from other branches of government, and allowing public and broadcast media to contribute footage.
Digital Government
Coast Guard hopes third time is the charm for troubled Deepwater program
Government Computer News
Digital Government
FDA weighs tighter oversight of health IT apps to protect patients
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
Army Wants You to Develop Apps
The Army launched its "Apps for the Army" contest on Monday, which is open to active-duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel, and civilian employees. The service seeks some good Web and mobile software applications that can be used throughout the Army.
Digital Government
Twitter Trends
A recent <a href="http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Presentations_Whitepapers/2010/The_2009_U.S._Digital_Year_in_Review">study</a> by comScore provides new insights for federal agencies into how different generations are using social networking sites. Most notably, the study suggests that Twitter use is up significantly among the younger generation. For example, use of the microblogging Web site from December 2008 to December 2009 was up 6.2 percent among those under age 18, and up 7.9 percent among 18 to 24-year-olds, the study found.
Digital Government
A heavier government hand may shape Internet policy
Ever since the advent of the Internet the government's philosophy has been to let innovation drive the growth of the information superhighway, but the complexities of the online universe are forcing it to contemplate a more activist role.
Digital Government
FDA weighs tighter oversight of health IT apps to protect patients
The Food and Drug Administration is considering stepping up its oversight of patient safety related to health IT software, according to an FDA official.
Digital Government
Time is running out for aging Windows apps
Microsoft warns that Windows XP Service Pack 2, Vista RTM, Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 won't be supported much longer, according to the lifecycle support blog.
Digital Government
Huge size of DHS contractor workforce leaves senators 'astonished'
Sens. Lieberman and Collins say the huge size of DHS's contractor workforce is 'unacceptable, untenable and unsustainable.'
Digital Government
Congressional inaction forces Transportation Department to furlough 2,000
Department sends home inspectors after lawmaker blocks short-term Highway Trust Fund extension.
Digital Government
Army plans to test iPhone-like applications for the battlefield
Officer believes smart phones can deliver information to soldiers in a way that fundamentally changes how troops use data to fight wars.
Digital Government
Army, Navy and Air Force continue to ban flash media
After U.S. Strategic Command approves limited use of USB devices, the services work on policies and procedures for the use of the media on computers and networks.
Digital Government
GSA solicits comments on contractor performance database
System to track legal violations ups reporting requirements for contract and grant recipients.
Digital Government