Digital Government

FedSpace running in alpha mode

The FedSpace social network for federal employees and contractors has launched and is registering participants while still in alpha mode.

Digital Government

New cyber role, budgetary measures headed to ODNI

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says he is creating new top-level jobs for cybersecurity and U.S. intelligence, and plans to move $50 billion from the Defense Department budget into his office.

Digital Government

National strategy for identity management nearly done

The administration’s National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace is expected to be finalized this winter, and the standards-making process to support it already is under way.

Digital Government

AT&T gets another extension on long-standing videoconferencing contract

Company has been providing services to DISA for 13 years on a sole-source basis, because it owns the necessary tools.

Digital Government

Green procurement resembles 1970s' NBA

Green procurement will see the same changes through the years as did the National Basketball Association's styles.

Digital Government

At least it's over

Well, as expected, the Republicans have taken control of the House. And a number of Republican House members who have been talking tough over the past months about trimming government will be stepping into leadership positions when their party assumes majority status.

Digital Government

NIH, HHS awards grants to biotech innovators

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner joined NIH Director Francis Collins in announcing the awards during a teleconference Wednesday.

Digital Government

VA treats combat stress remotely

South Carolina psychologist conducts therapy over videoconferencing.