Digital Government
Wennergren, Ballmer receive Azimuth awards
Awards given for continued support of the government IT community.
Digital Government
Lawmakers press Commerce secretary on decision to revert to paper-based census
Expensive decision puts Census Bureau “on the brink of fiscal disaster,” says subcommittee chairman.
Digital Government
Industry pushes feds to adopt open standards
Lower cost, more flexibility and less risk make move a good fit for agencies.
Digital Government
IT security concerns slow telework adoption
Private sector moves ahead of federal government in security measures and technical support.
Digital Government
GSA now says resellers not affected by IBM suspension
Federal contractors can continue to sell IBM products under their own contracts.
Digital Government
Census to scrap handheld computers for 2010 count
Increased costs and performance issues led to Commerce secretary’s decision, which will contribute to a cost increase of up to $3 billion.
Digital Government
Maine gets extension for Real ID program
DHS said it is satisfied with Maine's commitment to bolstering state ID security.
Digital Government
Panel: Age doesn't dictate Web 2.0 fluency
FOSE panelists challenged many assumptions about next-generation Web tools, including the notion that only young people have embraced them.
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GSA official: IBM 'suspension is not punishment'
The General Services Administration's top procurement official says barring IBM from any new federal contracts is meant to protect agencies' interests, and should not be viewed as a punishment against IBM.
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Lawmakers hold first hearing in Second Life
House subcommittee holds hearing to explore potential uses for the online virtual world.
Digital Government
GAO: Deadline for exit tracking system meaningless
A federal tracking system for foreign visitors who exit the country by air is not ready for prime time, despite a looming deadline, the GAO said.
Digital Government
Defense to focus more on content, less on the network
"Content-centric" model will allow the department and civilian agencies to pool information in a more secure way to make better decisions.
Digital Government
Stolen laptop reveals security gap
Several federal directives outline a path to security, but all require follow-through.
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