Modernization

National Archives contributing to US historic photo map

Users can join the National Archives in contributing historic photo images to a crowdsourced map on Historypin.com.

Acquisition

Companies can challenge government data on their performance

The delay gives the government time to make system changes.

Digital Government

Proposed pay raise for feds could mean more money for Congress

Formula could allow Congressional pay to rise.

Cybersecurity

US power grid gets better cyber defenses thanks to new initiative

A new initiative between government and private sector aims to boost cybersecurity for the power grid and keep hackers at bay.

Cybersecurity

Better government management is in reach

Student ideas reveal effective management techniques that could be adopted today in agencies.

Digital Government

Next on TSA's agenda: Exploding cupcakes

Pity the Transportation Security Administration, having to devote time and effort (paid for, as some would be sure to point out, with taxpayer dollars) to defend a recent decision to forbid a cupcake from being taken past an airport screening check point.

Modernization

CSC to offer cloud service for federal agencies

The private firm says it will provide 'multitenancy architecture' at a low cost.

Digital Government

LightSquared owner pitches network directly to FCC staffers

The broadband carrier is trying to resolve concerns that its service interferes with navigation receivers.

Modernization

Most Data.gov apps are built by government, not the public

Agencies have no way of tracking when outsiders use their data in a Web or mobile application.

Digital Government

Blurring the Lines of Personal/Work Life

Ideas

The Great Gov Apps Debate Hits NOAA