Digital Government

Federal managers doubt cloud computing's cost-savings claims

Government managers are apprehensive about the security in cloud environments, and many are skeptical of its promises of major cost savings.

Digital Government

Federal Coach: Catching a financial thief

James H. Freis, Jr. was appointed in 2007 as director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency that establishes and implements regulatory policies, and analyzes financial transactions, to help detect and deter money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. He previously served as deputy assistant general counsel for enforcement and intelligence at the Treasury Department.

Digital Government

Northrop Grumman snags $638 million Navy network contract

The initial award is to install communications infrastructure on 54 ships.

Digital Government

Survey: More feds choose telework for the time savings, not work-life balance

Also: Employees, managers have different opinions about management acceptance of telework.

Digital Government

OMB outlines progress on eliminating government waste

Effort to purge waste has a long way yet to go, officials report.

Digital Government

White House aide Tom Gavin to join IT trade group

Tom Gavin, special assistant to the president, is heading to the Information Technology Industry Council.

Digital Government

IJIS Institute recognizes outstanding member

IJIS Institute recognizes a law enforcement and police safety software provider for outstanding work.

Digital Government

Obama continues social media push with Hangout

More than 227,000 Americans interview the president and vote on questions for Google+ event.