People
VA CIO describes cloud, Blue Button and EHR programs
A Veterans Affairs Department official outlined some of the department's major IT programs at an industry event.
Acquisition
DOD's 'Hello, I am a contractor' policy kicks in
Defense Department officials changed the department's regulations to require service contractors to identify themselves as a contractor, whether in person or in a letter.
Digital Government
Apple iPhone becomes lightning rod for public's privacy fears
The discovery of a location-tracking feature that can't be turned off sparked consumer fears and a clumsy response from Apple.
People
AT&T offers telework solutions for federal agencies
AT&T is offering technologies for federal teleworkers.
Digital Government
What was on Osama bin Laden's hard drive?
Investigators are poring over a 'mother lode' of data on hard drives, flash drives and other devices retrieved by Navy Seals during their raid on Osama bin Laden's compound.
People
OPM builds how-to site for hiring managers
A new website will give the federal government one-stop access to recruitment resources such as multimedia learning tools and interactive forums with experts.
Digital Government
Citizen soldiers: Users must defend cyber front line
Computer users need regular training and instruction to raise their awareness of how to identify and counter cyber threats.
Digital Government
Citizen soldiers: Users must defend cyber front line
Computer users need regular training and instruction to raise their awareness of how to identify and counter cyber threats.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers propose giving Energy authority over utilities during cyber emergencies
Stuxnet virus has raised fears about the vulnerability of the electricity grid to sabotage.
Modernization
Kundra seeks IT cooperation with state and local governments
The federal CIO says government online customer service should also mirror the private sector.
People
How online games could make government more accessible
Some communications experts say that Web-based games could help more people get a better grasp on the workings of government.
Acquisition
How mushy mangoes can enlighten acquisition employees
Without a robust past-performance system, a lot of the incentive for better vendor performance disappears, writes columnist Steve Kelman.
People