Modernization
FISMA standards will calm cloud fears, McClure believes
The Federal Information Security Management Act will help agencies move more sensitive data to the cloud, but not until they're comfortable with the processes.
Modernization
VanRoekel's open data strategy may have some limitations
Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel is a strong supporter of APIs for government data, but a transparency group urges a broader perspective.
Digital Government
Amelia Earhart search gets help from State Department's tech tools
Amelia Earhart's story has become legend, and now new technologies may finally enable a search team to locate her crash site, which has remained a mystery since 1937.
Acquisition
Fix DOD's regulatory complexities, panel recommends
Lawmakers wants a simpler acquisition process that helps defense employees and doesn't intimidate potential contractors.
People
GOP budget plan gets thumbs-up from House panel
Plan includes extending federal pay freeze, reducing workforce.
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists snatch 100 million records in 2011
Cyber activists pocketed more confidential data than scammers seeking money last year, according to law enforcement reports compiled by Verizon.
Digital Government
Five Things Aspiring CIOs Need to Know
It seems straightforward enough. Work hard, rack up achievements. Move steadily upward. Enjoy the view from the corner office. As many information technology leaders have learned, things are never quite so simple.
Digital Government
On the road to digital FOIA processing, agencies take separate paths
At House hearing, departments discuss separate plans to improve electronic FOIA response.
Modernization
White House might finally go wireless
The president and his staff lack the basic Wi-Fi setups common to many American households, and DISA wants to change that.
Modernization
Government IT success hinges on evolution, GSA leaders say
IT leaders are under new pressure to innovate, show the results of their work.
Digital Government