Digital Government
Big data could remake science -- and government
Complex, unstructured info can lead to unexpected efficiencies, experts say.
Digital Government
Army gives communications equipment a workout
Service will put long-haul tactical network and new backpack radios through a formal test.
Digital Government
VA to provide 1,000 iPads to family caregivers
Applications developed for the project will be available in a VA app store in early 2013.
Digital Government
Report: NASA, NOAA observation satellites could disappear
The study suggests up to 75 percent of space-based Earth observation instruments, such as satellites. could be gone by 2020.
People
Dyer named Army CIO/G-6 chief integration officer
Maj. Gen. Stuart Dyer is now the chief integration officer at the Army CIO/G-6 office.
Cybersecurity
Congressman plans cyber workforce development efforts
Rep. Jim Langevin is looking to catalyze better cyber training and expertise at the federal, state and local levels.
People
Telework is hot, telework centers are not
Speakers discussed the merits of telework centers at the Telework Exchange Town Hall on May 2.
People
CIO discovers the personal value of telework
When her husband needed medical care last year, Casey Coleman found that federal telework policies made it possible to manage work and home.
Digital Government
Library of Congress plans to digitize pre-1978 copyright records
The ultimate goal is to build a searchable online index for the massive collection.
People
Telework success comes from linking it to larger goals
At least one agency finds that telework provides new ways to accomplish its mission in trying times.
Digital Government
Questioned by Congress? Try to share the fun.
There is no place that people are more willing to share than at the witness table in front of a congressional committee.
Cybersecurity
Federal IT pay stagnant, but still higher than industry -- or is it?
Government IT workers see compensation decrease.
Modernization
Research shows major shift in feds’ BlackBerry use
The only government-certified smartphone faces fierce competition.
Digital Government
Defense cuts will spur mergers, says incoming Lockheed Martin CEO
Consolidation among largest contractors would reduce competition, raise prices.
Acquisition
Senators to DOD: Use more of your own employees
Lawmakers urge DOD to avoid placing caps on department employees that contractors don't have to also abide by.
Digital Government
Wanted: Computer program to spit out intel reports for busy Navy staff
Program should offer more than search engine output.
Digital Government
Grimm things happening at DOT
The Transportation Department is looking to capitalize on the renewed popularity of fairy tales.
Modernization
VA gets hospital Wi-Fi act together
Harris Corp. snags a $19.4 million contract to install wireless systems in 26 hospitals.
Digital Government