Digital Government

Social media brings new capacities and liabilities to crises

New information channels are forcing emergency responders to be more transparent about their operations.

Modernization

Why HP's withdrawal from tablet market should tick you off

Hewlett-Packard's unfortunate decisions caused the death-on-arrival of a tablet that could have been a great enterprise tool, says John Breeden, director of the GCN Lab.

People

SSA makes progress with electronic filing, IG says

The Social Security Administration has successfully implemented several programs to boost electronic filing of appeals, a report states.

Digital Government

Not on Networx yet? Prepare to pay.

Time is almost up for agencies to get GSA reimbursement for Networx transitions.

People

VA's IT project management oversight needs work, IG says

The Veterans Affairs Department's Project Management Accountability System needs more work to be fully effective, according to a new report.

Digital Government

DOJ names new acting director for ATF

The Justice Department has appointed a new acting director for ATF while the former director has been reassigned.

Acquisition

Labor toughens hiring rules for service contractors

The theory is that the government can continue operations more smoothly when a successor service company hires the previous company's employees.

Digital Government

Why Sweden's economy is thriving

Steve Kelman reports interesting observations from Stockholm.

People

Twitter names tech expert to head public policy

Twitter announced that it has hired Colin Crowell as director of global public policy.

Digital Government

Holder makes pitch for public safety network

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Modernization

Contractor protest derails work on Army ground combat vehicle

One bid for the new 60-ton armored personnel carrier would use hybrid-electric drive technology.