Digital Government
GSA solicitation solidifies cloud commitment
Efforts advance to make cloud computing services accessible to federal agencies with new RFQ, the launch of a web site, and new support for FedRAMP program.
Acquisition
Bursting the bubble for federal contractors
The $1 billion acquisition of Stanley by CGI Group of Montreal might be a harbinger of tough times ahead for federal contractors.
Digital Government
NASA, VA open-source plans spark debate
NASA and the Veterans Affairs Department drew criticism after announcing their latest plans for open-source software.
Modernization
Cloud computing: Two steps forward, two steps back
Security and privacy concerns continue to plague cloud computing, despite more endorsements by the Obama administration.
People
What's on Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson's bookshelf?
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson, the Army's chief information officer, shares his list of current favorites and a few classics.
Digital Government
History Detectives
The Library of Congress has been collecting public comments about unidentified photos in its collections. Here is a sample of what people have said about the images.
Digital Government
Product safety commission to use crowd sourcing
A new website will allow researchers to download data sets about incidents involving hazardous products, with the aim of identifying patterns so that warnings can be issued more quickly.
Digital Government
USAspending.gov makeover leaves room for improvement
New tools provide more flexibility, but accuracy and usability still not ideal, observers say.
Digital Government
IRS mistakenly designates thousands of e-file providers as not-for-profits
Inspector general reports that by not verifying the status of groups, the Internal Revenue Service increased the risk for losses from unscrupulous businesses.
Modernization
Senator blasts AT&T over early termination fees for smart phones
An increase in the charge provides another example of why Congress and the Federal Communications Commission need to intervene to protect consumers, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
Modernization
Upgrade needed for battlefield satellite communications in Afghanistan, Iraq
With aging satellites processing as much as 300 percent more than their capacity, the Navy is looking for ways to buy more bandwidth until a new system can be launched.
Digital Government
Study raises questions about military's brain injury assessment tool
At issue is determining which technique works best for evaluating mild injuries that can lead to serious impairment down the road.
People
A makeover job for federal hiring
Would-be public servants rejoice at the prospect of a shorter, more transparent hiring process.
Cybersecurity