Digital Government
Hey there, out on the plains …
The federal telework bill got a good nudge toward passage last year in the wake of a pair of big snow storms in the D.C. area.
Modernization
Government lags in providing telework-enabling tech to employees, study says
Government information employees don't have mobile technologies to support location flexibility, according to a new international study by Forrester Research.
Modernization
Government tests tech to break through Internet censorship
The board that oversees the Voice of America has successfully tested an e-mail system that potentially could circumvent Internet censorship, new documents reveal.
Digital Government
Bajinder Paul joins GSA's innovative technologies office
Bajinder Paul, who has won two Federal 100 awards from FCW for his work using IT to help his agencies interact with the public, is now at GSA.
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Outdated website software, privacy worries and a shortage of funding have delayed implementation of President Obama's initiative.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