Digital Government

Video: Astronauts mark 50 years in orbit

The two astronauts, along with NASA administrator Charles Bolden, spoke live to the astronauts currently orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station.

Digital Government

Meaningful Use, Stage Two

Digital Government

OPM to Buy iPads for Mobile Testing

Modernization

Regulations.gov gets a facelift, but it might not be enough

The White House announced a new redesign for Regulations.gov, but e-rulemaking needs more to see a real boost.

People

Searching for the next generation of government IT security pros

While federal information security professionals report job stability and opportunities for advancement, hiring managers are still trying to figure out how to find highly skilled candidates.

Cybersecurity

IG: DHS improves management for non-competitive contracts

DHS officials completed more reviews of the different aspects of contracts awarded without a full-and-open competition.

People

Tracking a telework turnaround

FCW's coverage reveals the changing attitudes toward telework.

Modernization

Army enterprise e-mail brings new transparency

Enterprise e-mail may be temporarily paused, but it still offers financial clarity and is pushing defense IT innovation, the deputy Army CIO said.

Cybersecurity

DHS demands turnkey-ready border system

The Homeland Security Department is giving a strong warning to vendors about its needs for the next phase of border surveillance technology strategy.

People

DOE lab proposes voluntary separation program to cut workforce

Up to 800 employees at Los Alamos National Laboratory could soon be offered voluntary buyouts.

Digital Government

Chopra returns to consulting firm

Former Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra has returned to the firm where he previously spent nearly 10 years.

Digital Government

FCC holds a few aces on spectrum

While the congressional battle to pass spectrum legislation may have ended last week, the process of actually getting spectrum into the hands of wireless companies and making it available for smartphones, tablets, and other wireless technologies has just begun.