People
GSA's acquisition center reorganizing for new year
Among other changes, Ed O’Hare, assistant commissioner for Integrated Technology Services, is retiring January 15 and will be replaced by Mary Davie.
People
GSA claims savings from video wall
The General Services Administration expects to save 14,000 kilowatt-hours per year with its new low-power video wall installation in the San Francisco federal building.
People
HHS doesn't have plan for IT pandemic surveillance, GAO says
A 2006 law requires the Health and Human Services Department to produce a strategic plan for monitoring public health electronically in near-real time, but the department hasn't done so, according to GAO.
Digital Government
Blogging on the road: Sabbath in Jerusalem
Blogger Steve Kelman observes some of the interesting Sabbath customs in Jerusalem.
Digital Government
Democratic FCC regulators throw support behind net neutrality rules
Path has been cleared for historic vote on new rules to ensure the Internet remains an open platform.
Digital Government
Social media presence tests agency records management
Academic report recommends transformation from individual agency approach to governmentwide standards.
Modernization
Broadcasting board seeks text-message services
Technology would allow feds to circumvent repressive regimes to deliver critical information.
People
Government's new IT career path is critical, sources say
The Obama administration is proposing the creation of a specialized career path for IT program managers who will lead projects from start to finish.
Digital Government
Agency performance bill falls short in House
A bill to improve the tracking of federal agency performance didn’t get enough votes to pass.
People