Modernization
Google's new privacy policy raises new worries for feds
New policies concerning Google's collection and use of user data should have feds taking a close look at their use of the company's services.
People
DOD still falters on auditabilty, Congressional panel says
The Defense Department has made strides in managing its financial systems but more work remains in the areas of accountability and auditability, says a congressional panel.
Modernization
DISA sees opportunity in commercial cloud mandate
The Defense Information Systems Agency could help defense customers find the right mix of commercial and government cloud services.
Acquisition
Agencies that miss small-biz goals could face penalties
Under a new bill, a department that misses a small-business contracting goal could lose money from the next year's budget.
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