Digital Government

A hands-on look at how the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 works

Mobile Platform spent some time with the Galaxy Tab at CTIA, taking videos of the offical demonstration and a user demonstration.

People

Feds motivated by more than just pay

It seems that pay is not the most important driver when it comes to federal employees’ performance, at least according to some of FCW’s vocal readers. Instead, feds are encouraged by strong managers and their commitment to public service.

Cybersecurity

Pentagon seeks $3.2 billion for revised cyber budget

The nearly $1 billion increase over the amount the agency sought just last month reflects the re-categorization of programs as cybersecurity, Defense officials said.

Digital Government

Protection of U.S. nuclear arsenal faulted by experts

National Nuclear Security Administration fails to coordinate with other agencies to guard stockpiles, says National Research Council.

Digital Government

Assess your defense before a cyberattack

Those emergency services organizations that still have not planned, reviewed and implemented a cyber defense strategy must do so before they suffer a serious cyberattack.

Digital Government

Slashing Retirement Benefits

Digital Government

Docs warm to the iPad

People

E-government fund could be cut, group warns

Transparency advocates said open government would be crimped if Congress follows through on proposed bills to reduce the e-government fund to $2 million in fiscal 2011, from $34 million in 2010.

Digital Government

Justice, USPTO file briefs opposing Microsoft's bid to change the burden of proof in patent challenges

The federal government joined "friend of the court" filings opposing Microsoft appeal to change the burden of proof in patent challenges.

Digital Government

State lawmakers oppose open source for VA health records

Five Wisconsin lawmakers are urging the VA and Defense Department to consider the benefits of a single vendor for an electronic health record system, according to a Nextgov report.

People

Employee swap: OFPP contemplates exchange program

Trading employees for short-term projects may broaden workers' careers while providing their expertise to a department in need.

Digital Government

More notes from Israel -- Coca Cola, Purim and struggle

Steve Kelman takes note of Israelis' preference in soft drinks and passion for a holiday.

Modernization

Lawmakers need 'somebody to educate us' on wireless technologies, senator says

Senator Michael Jungbauer (R-Minn.) says that states need "somebody to educate us" on wireless innovation to help make policy and infrastructure decisions.

People

Getting government datasets to talk the same language

Brand Niemann explains how and why we should make data universally accessible on the Semantic Web.