Modernization
Contracting market set to shrink in fiscal 2011
Analysts find agencies are trying to cut back in most areas, with the exception of cybersecurity, health IT and energy.
Digital Government
Telework is about to take off, officials say
Now more than ever government recognizes the value of working outside the office, agency leaders note.
Cybersecurity
White House says online investigations, privacy can coexist
In face of criticism, Obama administration stresses its commitment to protecting individuals' civil liberties.
Digital Government
State Department likes green IT, but not yet sure how much
Difficulties arise as department moves toward green information technology practices.
Cybersecurity
Army Tops Air Force, Navy
In the midst of a computer's worst nightmare -- malicious files, malware and corrupted Web servers -- the unlikeliest of responders burrows in and wages a winning defense. It's the U.S. Army, a military branch that's not exactly synonymous with cybersecurity.
Ideas
Fighting Crime From Your Bed
Looking to help deter shoplifting right from your very own house? Now some people can.
Digital Government
EHRs Certified for Meaningful Use
Another barrier to large-scale adoption of health IT began crumbling in the past week when three dozen electronic health records and their component parts earned certification for meeting meaningful use standards.
Digital Government
Shinseki's Call to IBM CEO
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki personally called the chairman and chief IBM, Samuel Palmisano, this summer to express his dissatisfaction with the company's progress on development of a <a href=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/193853.php>computer system</a> to process veterans' claims for ailments associated with Agent Orange, VA Chief Information Officer Roger Baker told the Senate VA Committee on Wednesday.
Digital Government
Wennergren move throws DOD CIO spot into further shadow
The future of DOD's CIO job, long vacant and federally required, hangs in the balance.
Digital Government
DOD unhappy with electronic records upgrade
The Defense Department should learn from the problems with its AHLTA medical records system before buying a new system, GAO says.
Digital Government
BSA debuts asset management standard
A trade group has developed a certification program that will help agency managers keep cloud operations and software management humming.
Digital Government
Experts warn: Government ill-prepared for cyberattacks
An overwhelming percentage of security experts say cyberattacks against companies and government are increasing but neither group is properly equipped to protect itself, according to a cybersecurity survey released today.
Digital Government
CDT: Meritless take-down notices could hurt online free speech
Doctrine of fair use cited by Center for Democracy and Technology.
Cybersecurity
One agency wants Internet wiretaps, another wants privacy protected
Advocates see a disconnect between the FBI's desire to obtain online communications for investigations and Homeland Security's campaign to convince the public to safeguard personal information.
Digital Government