Digital Government

Social media and the quest for knowledge (and a good snow shovel)

FCW cartoonist John Klossner explores the wonders and byways of Quora, the latest social networking rage.

Digital Government

Your brain on cell phones: Give it to me straight, doc.

A study by the National Institutes of Health details increased glucose metabolism in the brain when using a cell phone. But doctors don't know what that means, either.

Digital Government

Cyber framework better than strict rules

The 2011 RSA Conference provided a forum for a continuing dialogue about the difficulties inherent in defining and crafting a cyber warfare policy.

People

New federal deputy CTO chosen

Former San Francisco CIO named U.S. Deputy CTO for Government Innovation in Executive Office of the President.

Acquisition

How outsourcing keeps America on top

Contractors are critical to our nation's history of successfully competing through innovation, writes SRA International President Stanton Sloane.

Digital Government

Federal government shutdown FAQ

The impending government shutdown is raising a a lot of questions about what's to come and what employees should do. Here are some answers.

Digital Government

Government shutdown: A no-win situation

As the countdown to a potential government shutdown continues, it's hard not to consider how such an event would affect the already frustrated federal workforce.

Modernization

Army eyes smart phones for soldiers in Afghanistan

The Army plans to deploy smart phones and supporting network infrastructure to soldiers in Afghanistan, Lt. Gen. Michael Vane told military bloggers during a roundtable this morning, but he provided few details.

Digital Government

New portable DNA screener to debut this summer

Homeland Security says device will save time and costs in determining kinship among asylum seekers and combating human trafficking.

Modernization

Microsoft and Google slug it out for agencies' cloud business

Both companies are vying to gain a foothold in the federal marketplace, which is expected to reach $20 billion.