Digital Government
Navy’s new network will cost half the previous estimates
Continuous competition after contract award will drive down costs further, official says.
Digital Government
Wanted: Tools to help paratroopers during airdrops
Technology for retrieving supplies is lacking.
Digital Government
Customs and border agency tries new twist on industry days
Seminar is designed to guide company investments in new technologies.
Digital Government
Up front about drone ops
More transparency could defuse public criticism, officials say.
Digital Government
Army hosts MOSES open-source virtual world
The focus of many federal virtual world activities has moved to the U.S. Army's "MOSES" experimental open source environment
Digital Government
Energy offers online training to employees in 3D virtual buildings
The Energy Department is offering multiple training courses online in 3D virtual worlds in its National Training and Education Resource online platform.
Digital Government
Fun, competition inspire better service and happier employees
Could the same principles that apply to gaming help increase workforce productivity and employee engagement?
Digital Government
Tough times make shared services a necessity
Some agencies missed the deadline for coming up with acceptable unification plans, OMB officials say.
Digital Government
Mental illness is the leading cause of hospitalization for active-duty troops
Defense and VA spent nearly $2 billion on psychotropic drugs during the past decade.
Digital Government
VA official leaves amid scandal
Inspector general report uncovers rash of contract problems at Veterans Affairs Department.
Digital Government
Census bureau lagging on geographic coding of residences, IG says
The Census Bureau has to find a better way to geographically code homes and assess the accuracy of its master address file, according to a new report.
Digital Government
Drone strike kills three in Yemen
The Obama administration has given the CIA greater leeway in mounting attacks.
Digital Government
VA and DOD pick common medical vocabulary for electronic records
THe Veterans Affairs and Defense departments are adopting a common vocabulary and structured data system for medical terms for their upcoming joint digital record system.
Digital Government
Watchdog identifies screening problems at domestic airports
TSA has come under fire for ineffective and overly intrusive tactics.
Digital Government
Virtual worlds mean more than Second Life
Second Life remains a popular 3-D platform, but agencies are exploring other options, including in-house development.
Digital Government
Security, funds occupy CIOs' minds
TechAmerica's latest annual survey of CIOs reveals the stress of declining budgets and rising cyber threats.
Digital Government
Initiative aims to reform government services around life events
Smart Lean concept would reorganize IT from the outside in.
Digital Government
Your Guide to the Management of Change Conference
Upcoming conference will explore the implications of cloud, mobility and security.
Digital Government