Digital Government
Agencies blast FCC over LightSquared decision
Critics say regulator failed to consult key stakeholders before approving network that might interfere with GPS systems.
People
Saying goodbye to colleagues
The government community and the public lost several inspirational leaders this past winter, writes Alan Balutis.
People
First responders want public safety agency control of spectrum block
Fire and police officials urged lawmakers to give public safety agencies direct control of the D Block of radio spectrum rather than have priority access only in emergencies.
Digital Government
VA, DOD agree on joint platform for e-health records, Shinseki says
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments have come to an agreement on creating a joint platform for their electronic medical record systems, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki told a Senate subcommittee today.
People
New designation for federal IT managers
Federal employees who manage one or more large IT programs might soon have a new official title: IT program manager.
Digital Government
Feds keen on mobile devices and social apps, but some cling to the old ways
Breaking down the mobile and social trends in government reported from a survey done by Market Connections.
Digital Government
Nothing wussy about moderate security
"There is nothing wussy about moderate," Robert Williams, president of Clear Government Solutions said at a recent briefing on cloud computing in the government in Washington, D.C.
Digital Government
How do you react quickly to cyber aggression?
Although observers praised the remarkable speed with which the United Nations and western military powers established a no-fly zone in Libya, the speed with which it was accomplished is completely inadequate for an event of such magnitude in cyberspace.
Digital Government