Modernization

Army confirms battlefield smartphones tests began in December

Service expects to field the mobile devices to a 3,500-person brigade within six months, perhaps in Afghanistan.

Digital Government

Commentary: The public deserves more responsive government services

Interoperability is key to responding to citizen needs.

People

Data.gov highlights radiation monitoring and earthquake data

Data.gov is highlighting its repository of near-real time earthquake and nuclear radiation monitoring data.

People

Lean budgets compel contracting changes

Tough budgets force agencies to reconsider all of their options, including rarely-used types of contracts.

Digital Government

Annual budgets: Rethinking a legacy of the Cold War

Defense and civilian officials have urged and urged Congress to give them a little more flexibility from the rigid budget cycle.

Digital Government

Facebook may hire Robert Gibbs, former White House press secretary

Facebook is reported to be negotiating with Robert Gibbs, former White House press secretary, for a top communications position, the New York Times reported today.

Digital Government

Federal Coach: Want to engage your federal employees? Just Google it

With the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey coming to government workers again next month, now is a great time for federal managers to consider how you're engaging and motivating your staff.

Digital Government

Pay raises revoked for some SES members

Performance-based pay raises for hundreds of Senior Executive Service members have been rescinded, but administration officials say this has nothing to do with the two-year pay freeze.