Modernization

Is data center consolidation worth the bother?

Some doubt that the government can close all its redundant data centers, but the Obama administration remains enthusiastic.

Digital Government

Anatomy of the attack on RSA

Federal Computer Week

Digital Government

Navy restricts approval process for major IT programs

Navy and Marine Corps will establish senior approval authorities for programs with life-cycle costs of more than $1 million.

Modernization

Verizon strike isn't likely to disrupt federal communications

But a prolonged walkout of more than 45,000 workers at a major contractor could affect the deployment of new services, consultants say.

Ideas

CIOs and Campaign Contributions

People

NARA invites public to tag historic documents

The National Archives and Records Administration wants amateur historians to get involved in putting electronic tags on its historic documents online.

People

SSA suggestion box: Better online tools, watch for biased judges

The Social Security Administration has published a list of the most popular ideas and suggestions it has received from the public to improve transparency.

People

How to advocate green IT in your office

Advocates can get their offices to think 'green' by dealing with everything from senior leaders to printer paper.

Digital Government

GSA Launches Per Diem App

Digital Government

New Details on Pathways Programs

Cybersecurity

Anatomy of the attack on RSA

Here's a look at how a sophisticated attack against cybersecurity vendor RSA and other defense contractors unfolded.

Modernization

Are cool gadgets a go for government?

The Veterans Affairs Department and other agencies are trying to resolve the security and management issues that have inhibited the use of tablet PCs and smart phones in the workplace.

Cybersecurity

What you need to know about the latest cyber foes

A rash of security breaches engineered by highly motivated cyber soldiers marks a risky new reality for government and industry networks.

Modernization

Smithsonian advances the art of the app

The Smithsonian has an unusual challenge in creating smart-phone apps.