Cybersecurity
VA may have bent the rules for iPads, iPhones
The Veterans Affairs Department approved iPhones and iPads for its network last year while partially avoiding a particular FISMA requirement, according to a new audit.
Cybersecurity
Feds don't always see mobile as cost saver
A poll discovers feds are enthusiastic about mobile technology and believe it will help cut costs -- but not all the time.
People
Rules for political advocacy for teleworkers in question
Applying the Hatch Act to teleworkers is not as simple as it seems.
People
Jeff Neely is no longer with GSA
The infamous Western Regions Conference brings down another senior GSA official.
People
Joe Jordan confirmed as OFPP administrator
After just five months of vacancy, OFPP has a new leader.
Digital Government
More than a million fake parts suspected in defense supply system
Senate probe reveals counterfeit electronics are widespread
Digital Government
Evidence-based budgeting: Everything old is new again
Steve Kelman charts the history of evidence-based budgeting.
Digital Government
NASA moves to protect lunar history
A guideline document seeks to protect Apollo landing sites from harm.
Digital Government
OMB exaggerated 25-point plan performance, GAO says
Federal CIO says the disagreement is a matter of ‘scoping.’
Modernization
Clouds don’t need real-time threat reporting tools to win federal stamp of approval
Providers slated to gain certifications to deliver Web-based services governmentwide by Dec. 31.
Modernization
Cloud vendors: Forget continuous threat monitoring
The government drops a security measure it had planned to require of cloud vendors.
Digital Government
TSA eyes iPads and iPhones for mobile computing
Agency plans to spend up to $3 million for Apple products.
Modernization
Can the government outsource solutions to its problems?
Technology is enabling a new kind of collaboration, and now the government is looking to institutionalize the approach to solve serious problems.
Digital Government
Gwynne Kostin to lead new innovation center in digital strategy
Gwynne Kostin will take on a key role in the new innovation center created under Federal CIO Steve VanRoekel's digital strategy.
Digital Government
Defense-VA electronic health record cost pegged at $4 billion
Deployment planned in stages from 2014 through 2017.
Modernization
What startups can teach agencies about IT
Take some tips for IT success from the upstarts, advises HHS official.
Modernization
GAO, OMB chart IT reform progress differently
GAO warns the Obama administration that it risks losing momentum in its IT reforms by declaring work completed too early.
Modernization
Tight budgets should not stall innovation, VanRoekel says
The public sector may have unique challenges but it could learn a thing or two from the industry.
Digital Government