Modernization
TSA clears racial-profiling app for takeoff
Travelers who believe they've been targeted for their religion or race will be able to file complaints from their iPhones.
Acquisition
Congress steps up efforts to control conference costs
Following GSA scandal, lawmakers continue proposals to bat down overspending by agenices on conferences.
Digital Government
Technology speeds VA effort to cut claims backlog
A Veterans Benefits Administration official testified to a House committee that the agency is on the right track toward meetings its goal of eliminating the claims backlog.
Modernization
Virtual worlds emerge within agencies
Having cut their teeth in Second Life, agencies are increasingly building their own virtiual environments.
Digital Government
Social media fights crime
Social media is an increasingly useful investigative tool for identifying breaking events and potential threats, as well as for surveillance to counter cyber crime and terrorism, according to law enforcement officers.
People
DOD policy brings new mobility to civilian employees
New telework guidance focuses on non-military personnel.
Modernization
Navy calls for industry help in data center consolidation
The Navy is looking for help and advice from the private sector as it continues to consolidate its data centers.
Acquisition
GSA kills Oracle contract
GSA cancels Oracle's Schedule 70 contract for IT services, but offers few details on why.
People
Army medical records system gets new manager
Lt. Col. Danny Morton replaces Lt. Col. William Geesey as manager of the Army's deployable electronic medical record and medical logistics system.
Cybersecurity