Digital Government

Kundra describes vision of three huge federal data centers

In the future, federal data center consolidation could go much further and create three huge "digital Fort Knox" centers, Kundra said.

Digital Government

DOD, VA prepare recommendation on joint EHR for late March, official says

The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have been working on a joint strategy for using electronic health records.

Digital Government

Social media and the quest for knowledge (and a good snow shovel)

FCW cartoonist John Klossner explores the wonders and byways of Quora, the latest social networking rage.

Digital Government

Federal government shutdown FAQ

The impending government shutdown is raising a a lot of questions about what's to come and what employees should do. Here are some answers.

Digital Government

Government shutdown: A no-win situation

As the countdown to a potential government shutdown continues, it's hard not to consider how such an event would affect the already frustrated federal workforce.

Digital Government

Your brain on cell phones: Give it to me straight, doc.

A study by the National Institutes of Health details increased glucose metabolism in the brain when using a cell phone. But doctors don't know what that means, either.

Digital Government

Cyber framework better than strict rules

The 2011 RSA Conference provided a forum for a continuing dialogue about the difficulties inherent in defining and crafting a cyber warfare policy.

Digital Government

New portable DNA screener to debut this summer

Homeland Security says device will save time and costs in determining kinship among asylum seekers and combating human trafficking.

Digital Government

Law lets men, mules continue forward without funds

If money for supplies runs out, an old law can save the day.

Digital Government

Majority leader's aide uses Quora for ideas on social media

The start-up website Quora is making inroads in government, with a recent question posted by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.