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.

Digital Government

CIOs Forecast IT Hiring

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

Rosetta Stone for corporate IDs would simplify accountability

ORGPedia aims to ease the exchange of data between existing systems used to track political contributions.