Modernization
PowerPoint combatants go at it again
One of the military's top leaders reignites a battle over the merits of the ubiquitous presentation software.
Digital Government
Oil spill: Technology tested by tyranny of depth
Efforts to stem the flow of crude oil gushing from a damaged well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico illustrate the limits of oil-spill technology.
Cybersecurity
Bill would set requirements for cyber coordinator
Senior House lawmakers want the Senate to approve presidential picks to head up a White House cyberspace office.
People
How telework improves employee accountability
The oft-cited concern that teleworkers have no accountability is dead wrong, says one reader who. Tell us what you think.
People
GAO reveals recipe for DOD programs success
Here's the Government Accountability Office's recipe for creating successful programs: a mix of high-ranking officials' support and proactive managers poured over sound a business case.
Modernization
Bill would create Web portal for veterans' records
Rep. Niki Tsongas has introduced legislation to enable veterans to access their service records electronically through a Web portal.
Cybersecurity
Computers and Stock Market Mayhem
In a span of <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/06/AR2010050604545.html?hpid=topnews">5 minutes</a> yesterday, the Dow Jones index tumbled faster than ever before. <a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/economy-watch/2010/05/lesson_of_todays_stock_market.html?hpid=topnews">The culprit</a>? It's still unclear, but it appears as if computer issues played an integral part alongside the economic crisis in Greece and the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The point of emphasis here is that computers have become so embedded in our financial institutions that it's not even considered unreasonable to hypothesize the massive financial ramifications of a simple data entry error. The event's shock and awe almost demands that we consider how a cybersecurity breach could have a similar, if not far worse, impact.
Cybersecurity
Big Brother is watching in high definition
The Homeland Security Department is testing out a new 360-degree video surveillance system at Logan International Airport in Boston that is described as offering high-resolution imaging and analytics without the distortion of the typical fisheye lens.
Digital Government
Director says software issues won't bust Census budget
Groves says the project will likely come in under budget.
Digital Government
Online knowledge management tool keeps FAA inspectors on same page
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Canadian firm to become bigger player in U.S. federal IT market
Purchase of U.S.-based defense and intelligence technology provider will position the Montreal company to do more business in the Beltway.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill would penalize agencies for noncompliance
The Executive Cyberspace Authorities Act would require a review of cyber threats and proof of adherence to FISMA when submitting annual budgets.
Digital Government
Air Force finds cheaper way to air-deliver supplies to troops
Alaska-based squadron successfully tests system that uses a supercomputer to crunch weather data to determine exact moment to drop equipment and food to crew members to the ground.
Digital Government
Telework—blessing or curse?
The move to implement telework in the federal workplace suffered a setback on May 6 when the House rejected the Telework Improvements Act.
Digital Government