Digital Government
Interior executives test iPads in bid to boost productivity
Devices are cheaper than laptops, but whether they are cost-effective remains questionable.
Digital Government
Patent reform proponents see potential in new bill
Gary Locke singled out patent reform as an important step to help American companies compete.
Digital Government
TSA tests new technology for airport body scanners
New software that will only generate a generic outline of a person and threatening items will be marked on the outline.
Digital Government
Report: Agencies face challenges in delivering open government
Outdated website software, privacy worries and a shortage of funding have delayed implementation of President Obama's initiative.
Digital Government
Taking the long view
You may have heard already that OPM plans to hold an open season this spring for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.
People
Some federal agencies to participate in telework event
Several federal agencies have pledged to participate in telework week later this month, according to the Telework Exchange.
Digital Government
OPM's security clearance reformer retires
Kathy Dillaman, the Office of Personnel Management official in charge of reforming the security clearance process, retired Monday after 35 years of government service, Federal Times reports.
People
OPM tries again to get word out about weather dismissals
OPM alerts employees today on early-release options tomorrow.
Modernization
World Bank starts voting on Apps for Development contest
The World Bank started public voting today on its first innovation contest, Apps for Development.
People
Agencies face problems with opening up government: report
Federal agencies must overcome at least 10 roadblocks on the way to improving transparency, according to a new report.
People
VA's Internet blocking may be a little overzealous
VA reader reports inability to read articles about a recently notorious website due to agency blocking.
People