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.
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