Digital Government

How long can we operate without a budget?

Congress's inability to pass budgets is becoming dangerous. One lawmaker's proposal could be the solution, but does it stand a chance?

Digital Government

VA prepared for new employee mobile devices on Oct. 1

The Veterans Affairs Department is prepared for its long-awaited launch of iPhones and iPads on its networks, its CIO said.

Modernization

DHS moving public websites to the cloud

The Homeland Security Department is moving its public-facing websites to the cloud on a $600,000-a-year contract.

People

House OKs funding to prevent government shutdown

Lawmakers approve measure to keep government operational for a short time.

Cybersecurity

NSA developing custom smart phone for top-secret communications

The National Security Agency doesn't think your smart phone is secure enough for its needs.

Digital Government

An aspect of Chinese culture you don't hear much about

China's culture encourages those in power to run roughshod over those under their rule, from workplace bosses to police breaking up protests.

Digital Government

Napping Census workers: Are feds simply overworked?

A "handful" of Census workers are reportedly taking naps during business hours. Are feds just overworked?

Digital Government

Software licensing issues delay Pentagon's computer security plan

A unified master gold disk would greatly simplify and speed the process for implementing computer security settings across the department.

Modernization

DHS moving public websites to the cloud

Federal Computer Week

Digital Government

Maybe we won't all die soon, after all

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Digital Government

SAIC: Medical records for 4.9 million TRICARE beneficiaries were stolen

According to police report, computer backup tapes had been left in an employee's parked car.

Ideas

The Future of Health IT

Digital Government

N.C. Insurer Picks Up EHR Tab

Modernization

Army-tested tips for data center consolidation

The Army is tackling challenges in downsizing and quantifying savings, and its successes so far could help other agencies.

Digital Government

Are e-gov programs worth the cost?

High-profile federal transparency initiatives such as Data.gov are on the chopping block in Congress, under pressure to prove they provide real value.