Digital Government

Wounded warriors' care impeded by incompatible systems

The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments set up a special program in 2007 to coordinate care after the negative publicity about gaps in care at Walter Reed. But there are still gaps because of their information systems, according to a new report.

People

Fed 100: Honors well deserved

The Federal 100 awards gala is tonight, and the occasion is a great opportunity to pause and reflect on the value of federal employees.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Ecosystem: The Future?

Modernization

Revamping FedRAMP: GSA's cloud security upgrades

Clearing up misconceptions about the FedRAMP cloud security program with GSA's David McClure; also, what GSA is doing to improve the program.

Digital Government

Moofwd's mashups create enterprise apps

CTIA App(-maker) of the Day: Moofwd, which mashes up enterprise data through existing IT architecture to create mobile applications for any ecosystem.

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.