Digital Government
Federal CIO sees upside to doing more with less
When information technology officials invoke the budget-cutters' mantra of "doing more with less," they've typically focused on the "less" part of the equation, federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel said Friday.
Modernization
Agencies must set rules around cloud vendors' access to data, report says
The federal government is behind many states and businesses in its adoption of cloud computing, but it is on track to be one of the largest purchasers of cloud storage and could have an outsized effect on what commerce looks like in the still developing industry.
Digital Government
Army had a specific audience in mind when it joined trendy Pinterest network
The Army recently began outreach efforts on Pinterest for a specific reason, according to the Atlantic Wire news service.
Digital Government
White House online privacy policy raises questions
The White House's push for online privacy protections for consumers might not go far enough.
People
Gerry Connolly: Continued attacks on feds could trigger crisis
Anti-government sentiments lower morale among federal employees and make it harder to recruit new talent, according to a Democratic lawmaker.
Digital Government
Air Force planning makes major shift in cyber era
The push for cyber superiority is reshaping the Air Force's approaches to planning, spending and training, says the Air Force CIO.
Acquisition
Bill could turn contractors into lobbyists
If the Senate's STOCK Act becomes law, the rules under which agencies talk to contractors could be in for some significant changes.
Digital Government
White House unveils 'Privacy Bill of Rights'
The Obama administration will unveil a privacy "bill of rights" on Thursday that it says will give consumers more control over how their personal data is collected and used online.
Digital Government
DOE lab proposes voluntary separation program to cut workforce
Federal Computer News
Digital Government
Pentagon-inspired border plan elicits congressional support
Key lawmakers say Homeland Security's latest surveillance bid appears more fitting than the defunct SBInet.
Digital Government