Digital Government

Attack on Energy lab computers was isolated and limited, officials say

Homeland Security team is watching for similar threats directed against other departments and agencies.

Digital Government

Federal radio navigation plan relies on GPS, with no backup

Plan ignores calls for alternative systems in case jamming knocks out Global Positioning System signals.

Digital Government

Former political powerhouses join Partnership's board

The Partnership for Public Service has elected former Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag and other key figures to its board of directors.

Digital Government

No Cartwright Nomination

Acquisition

The real cost of continuing resolutions

As DOD seeks to reduce spending, the Pentagon's top acquisition official says that cutting big-ticket weapons programs won't be enough to generate serious savings.

Modernization

VA, DOD create mobile app for PTSD treatment, support

The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments have released a new mobile application designed to help veterans and service members suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Modernization

Winning ways to visualize federal data include bubbles, blocks and clocks

Google and Eyebeam.org have announced the winners of a contest to make federal spending data more visually appealing.

Digital Government

Telework Cloud

Acquisition

Revealing political donations would hurt acquisition process, critics say

President Barack Obama's attempt to have businesses show whom they support politically goes against the intent of a merit-based procurement system by putting seemingly irrelevant information before the contracting officer, officials say.

Modernization

DOD not ready for total cloud migration, CIO says

Defense Department CIO Teri Takai cautions against jumping into the cloud.

Digital Government

Nominate Your Favorite Techie

People

Tips for teleworkers: How to write better e-mail messages

Some federal managers write bad e-mail messages, says the Corporate Executive Board. Here are tips for doing it better.

People

In defense of federal employees (Washington Redskins, beware!)

FCW blogger John Klossner does his part to restore the self-esteem of feds who have been the target of so many congressional attacks.

People

Green benefits of telework aren't just for Earth Day

Telecommuting is said to have many benefits for the environment.

Modernization

Fiberlink's MaaS360 enables GSA telework initiatives

The General Services Administration is leveraging Fiberlink's "mobility-as-a-service" technology.

People

OPM has pilot program for online platform for job applicants

The new Assess online platform may eliminate the old "knowledge, skills, abilities" method of sizing up candidates.