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
U.S.-European Union pact aims to halt would-be airline bombers
Despite riders safeguarding personal data, many EU officials still disapprove of the information swap.
Emerging Tech
Congress to FAA: Don't let domestic drones spy on Americans
Reps. Markey and Barton fear sensor-packed drones will infringe on privacy.
People
Peter Dube, Roger Caslow join Suss Consulting
Two federal IT veterans have joined the federal consultancy Suss Consulting.
Modernization
Agile development gets low priority in federal IT
Serena Software surveyed 225 federal IT professionals to find out their top priorities.
Modernization
CBO, NASA and White House add to growing infographics trend
Sophisticated infographics are growing in popularity on the Web, and federal agencies are joining in.
People
More senators take aim at conference spending
Several senators are advocating for reforms to agencies' annual spending on conferences, including proving that the conference advanced the ageny's mission.
Acquisition