Digital Government

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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

Tasmanian government to upgrade data centers

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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

DOE freezes contractor employees' pay

The Energy Department will implement a two-year freeze on salary increases and bonuses for department contractors who manage day-to-day operations at certain agency sites, including national laboratories.

Ideas

Agencies 'Don't Get It' on IPv6 Transition