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.
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.
Digital Government