Digital Government
Gathering data is just the first step
New information flowing into government will need careful and critical analysis, experts say.
Digital Government
Federal Facebook could outdo conferences, former CIO says
Vivek Kundra says social networks in government offices could connect foreign-based colleagues and customers.
Modernization
FCC ups value of Terremark cloud service contract
Traffic to agency’s website has risen 55 percent since 2010 redesign.
People
Readers question federal IT pay survey
Who makes more, IT professionals in government or private industry? FCW readers are conflicted.
Modernization
IRS saved millions by virtualizing servers, IG says
The Internal Revenue Service saved a bundle by virtualizing about 2,500 servers, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Modernization
Two House members to hold IT forum over colleagues' objections
The forum is expected to address workforce issues, IT issues, including the data center shutdown proposal, contracting awards based on price, all of which are affect agencies' operations.
Modernization
FBI proposing 'wiretapping' law for social media, Web email, according to report
The FBI is preparing to seek authority to access Web-based social media networks, email and instant messages for law enforcement investigations of suspected illegal activity.
Digital Government
Insect-spying technology tops military entomology wish list
Tool will assess threat of vector-borne disease outbreak among ground troops.
Acquisition
Mythbusting: OFPP tackles industry's contracting misconceptions
Officials emphasized feedback early in the acquisition process and taking advantage of industry days as agencies maximize scarces resources.
Cybersecurity
FBI wants easier Internet surveillance, seeks nod from Web companies
Plan would require backdoors in email and networking tools.
Modernization
Are agencies ready to make the most of big data?
Agencies want to leverage the possibilities that come with big data, but many lack the ability to do so.
Digital Government
FTC wants in on Google antitrust action
An antimonopoly case against the search giant would face hurdles.
Digital Government
Facebook 'Likes' not protected as free speech, judge rules
A district court judge has ruled that employees who are fired for liking something on Facebook have no legal remedy under the First Amendment.
Digital Government
GSA hearings prompt more media outrage
Further revelations and a key official's refusal to talk generate strong reactions.
Digital Government
DISA plans a single global network contract
Agency envisions seamless wired and wireless network by 2020 to integrate all types of communication.
Cybersecurity
Anti-government hacktivists mark Lenin’s birthday with a record
Hackers are snapping up a popular cyber tool at a breakneck pace.
Digital Government
GAO finds gaps in federal land management data
A recent study by a congressional watchdog agency found gaps in data collection regarding federal management of 650 million acres.
Cybersecurity
Notes from Naval IT Day: Quips and quotes and food for thought
Every conference has those moments of breaking up the monotony; here's a few from AFCEA Naval IT Day.
People