Digital Government

Many CIOs Support IT Reform Legislation

Tech chiefs also praised PortfolioStat in survey, but have moved on from the 25 Point Plan.

Digital Government

IT Grads Command $60K in Starting Salaries; That's a Problem for Feds

Federal employees are now in their third straight year of frozen pay.

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What We Don't Know About the Deadly New SARS-like Virus

The disease has a mortality rate to 16 deaths among 24 known infections.

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The Defense-VA-Vendor Conference Nobody Wants You to Know About

Press are prohibited from covering discussion of a multi-billion dollar health records system that will affect every service member.

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Eight Agencies Make Harvard’s Top 25 List for Government Innovation

HUD is recognized for two programs, one to foster economic growth and another to help failing communities.

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After communications hiatus, NASA rover found in standby mode

NASA’s Opportunity, which has been traversing the Martian surface dutifully since landing in January 2004, has come out of an expected three-week radio silence in self-imposed standby mode.

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Do You Want the Government Buying Your Data From Corporations?

A new bill moving through Congress would give the authorities unprecedented access to citizens' information.

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Commission plans response to market-moving Twitter hack

After a bogus tweet panicked the stock market, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is trying to accelerate plans to protect trading systems.

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Who Wants To Steer a Nuclear Bomber with an iPad?

The Air Force Global Strike Command is planning to buy electronic flight bags.

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FEMA and other agencies showcase successful mobility initiatives

Pro-telework conference details savings, flexibility as more agencies virtualize the workplace.

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Military Health System and TRICARE Lose Control Over IT Budget

Defense officials have shifted management responsibility to the Pentagon acquisition and technology shop.

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DOD targets aggressive mobile timelines

A 30-day approval process is critical to getting new tools into the field, Pentagon official says. But is that realistic?

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USAID tackles mobility in the developing world

USAID's mission demands a very different approach to mobile projects than other agencies take.

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NIST's latest cyber guidelines stress resiliency, privacy controls

New version of Special Publication 800-53 released, goes beyond just 'good cyber security hygiene and continuous monitoring.'

Digital Government

White House, Industry Team Up To Prep Veterans for IT Careers

By 2020, the initiative is expected to generate more than 1.8 million job opportunities, with salaries averaging more than $81,000.

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IG, NOAA spar on satellite recommendations

The $10.9 billion Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) program faces potential launch delays, cost increases and budget shortfalls.

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Telework Participation Skyrockets, Meets Less Management Resistance

Agencies may be more accepting because they're better able to track the return on investment.