Modernization
Soundbytes: Hammers, Google and Gaffes
A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.
Digital Government
Watchdog: FAA lacks metrics for rollout of air traffic upgrade
Better reporting could prevent information technology problems and keep costs in check, GAO finds.
Digital Government
Craigslist creator tries to bring transparency initiative out of the shadows
The Obama administration's open government efforts aren't getting the attention and credit they deserve, Craig Newmark says.
Digital Government
Insufficient data sharing hobbles Army's efforts to track suicide risks, report says
Stovepiped systems, privacy concerns cited as factors preventing commanders from recognizing when soldiers are in distress.
People
Fake companies still win SBA approval
GAO tests SBA's set-aside program with fake companies that used the Alamo's address as their headquarters and still won certification.
Digital Government
Culture of Innovation
When it comes to changing the culture at federal agencies to support more innovation, it appears as though federal managers could learn a lot from the example being set at the Veterans Affairs Department.
Digital Government
Can you take a break from your (working) vacation?
With mobile computing devices in hand, a lot of people take their work with them everywhere, even on vacation. Does this happen to you?
Cybersecurity
WikiLeaks upends digital security assumptions
Case demonstrates that classified documents are difficult to protect from determined data miners.
People
Senate committee approves acquisition institute bill
The legislation would reorganize the Federal Acquisition Institute as it trains civilian agencies' contracting staff members.
Digital Government
FDA & FCC, RU Health IT BFFs? OMG!
You've heard of sex, and drugs and rock and roll. How about food, and drugs and communication?
Digital Government
The 7 people who can restart the Internet
Call them this era's Magnificent Seven. Seven people around the world hold the keys to the Internet, uniquely charged to restart the global network should a terrorist attack, hacking event or other calamity put it out of commission.
Digital Government
GSA's Bev Godwin discusses 'face-tweeting'
The new media director said White House staffers used that term to describe simultaneous Facebook and Twitter posting.
Digital Government
A few bons mots on Drupal, Facebook from DOE's new media director
Cammie Croft, who heads up new media at the Energy Department, talks about the new Energy Blog that uses Drupal and about a recent dust-up on Facebook.
Cybersecurity
On The Path Of Least Resistance
A new report shows that cyber "criminals are not hopelessly ahead in this game," as security experts from both in and outside government so often claim.
People