Digital Government

Navy uses only a fraction of its data storage space

The service employs an average of 10 percent of its data centers' server capacity.

Digital Government

Symantec software upgrade caused Military Health Record System shutdown

An older version of the storage program is in use for two weeks until a patch is ready, DISA says.

Modernization

Technology on the outs in 2012

Some technology standbys will get their walking papers this year.

People

Why career feds are needed now more than ever

The increasingly complicated issues facing agencies are not a good fit for short-term appointees, writes Cisco's Alan Balutis.

Digital Government

Obama nominates new leaders for Army Materiel Command

Army Materiel Command's deputy commanding general has been nominated to lead the unit.

Digital Government

Navy Smartphones?

People

IJIS exec makes jump to private industry

Leader of institute dedicated to information sharing plans to step down.

Digital Government

Technology education funding includes overlaps, possible duplication

GAO found potential duplication when it recently audited the federal government's annual $3 billion investment in so-called 'STEM' education initiatives.

Modernization

NARA faulted for Internet connection outage that affected staff and public

National Archives operations and public access were severely hampered by an Internet blackout in September that resulted from a cut fiber-optic cable.

Acquisition

Small business advocate raises reverse auction concerns

SBA's Office of Advocacy wants OFPP to clearly tell the acquisition workforce to follow regulations on set-asides.

People

Modernize legacy systems or replace them: The debate continues

Lowering costs requires weighing the pros and cons of updating antiquated systems or replacing them.

Modernization

DOD to allow Android on classified networks

Forthcoming security standards are expected to allow the use of certain mobile devices on DOD's secure networks.

Cybersecurity

Anonymous hacks FTC website OnGuardOnline.gov

Anonymous claims credit for bringing down a federal website.

Ideas

USA.gov, Data.gov Take Flight to the Cloud

Digital Government

Obama nominates chiefs for policy, readiness, acquisition

The president nominates three senior Defense Department officials to fill key management positions.