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.
Cybersecurity
NIST and state of Maryland establish cybersecurity lab
Center will gather computer scientists and users to test strategies for protecting e-government and e-commerce.
Modernization
Study: Patchwork of laws undermines cloud computing market
While many developed countries have adjusted their laws and regulations to address cloud computing, the wide differences in those rules make it difficult for companies to invest in the technology, according to a new study< by the Business Software Alliance.
Digital Government
Analysis: Straightening Out the Paper Trail
Agencies have a long way to go toward improving records management in a digital world.
Modernization
VA considers moving email, office software to the cloud
A separate project will test Microsoft Office alternatives.
People
VA performance dashboard failed to protect personal data, OIG says
The Veterans Affairs Department set up a performance dashboard populated with sensitive data and failed to adequately protect it from unauthorized access, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
DOD seeks help incorporating tech trends into strategy
DOD is looking to industry, other agencies to insert cutting-edge technology into long-standing doctrine.
Modernization
VA could give MS Office the boot
Office is the government's dominant productivity suite, but the Veterans Affairs department would like to find a less expensive alternative.
Digital Government
Justice CIO heads to Deloitte
Van Hitch will advise agencies on long-term IT investments.
Acquisition
GSA to offer new way to buy complex services
The Integrations contract would address agencies' needs for professional services that span several types of areas that are often difficult to specify or quantify.
Digital Government
Taking stock of top 10 lists
Do Gartner's annual lists of top technologies hit the mark or miss the boat? We look back over the years to find out.
Digital Government