Modernization

GSA cloud savings said to be significant despite overstatement

Although a GSA official recently overstated cloud computing savings, experts say the actual number is still pretty impressive.

Cybersecurity

Some Justice laptops lack encryption, IG finds

The Justice Department's Criminal Division needs to make sure that its laptops and those used by its contractors have required security protections, the department's IG says.

Digital Government

FAA looks to crack IT 'sound barrier'

The agency's information technology is at a crossroads, according to the agency's IT chief.

Ideas

White House Goes Mobile

Acquisition

Advocacy group sues government over contract data

A small-business group is concerned the loss of historical contracting data could prevent future investigations.

Digital Government

Agencies to unveil open government plans under president's directive

OMB will update controversial rules for collecting citizen information and tracking Web site use.

Digital Government

High road contracting policy comes into focus

Documents shed new light on how initiative would revamp the federal acquisition environment.

Digital Government

Cable industry CEO tops salary survey

President and CEO of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association made over $2.4 million last year.

Digital Government

FAA planners size up workforce demands with new air traffic control system

It's too soon to know how NextGen programs will change staffing and training needs, officials say.

Digital Government

Health IT coordinator attacks rumors that spy agencies would tap into patient information network

Critics fear using framework developed by Justice and DHS would lead to record sharing with intelligence organizations.

Digital Government

The Man Behind GPS

Cybersecurity

IBM Takes on Aviation Security

Cyber attacks keep Federal Aviation Administrator Randy Babbitt up at night. In a speech Thursday at the FAA IT conference in Orlando, Fla., Babbitt highlighted the importance of professionalism, information sharing and security awareness in combatting cyber threats.

Digital Government

Stethoscope, Thermometer, iPad

Early adopters who forgot to preorder an iPad are <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/01/ipad-line/">lining up</a> to get their nerdy mitts on Apple's latest device, which goes on sale on Saturday. We don't expect to see many white coats or stethoscopes in the queue, but mass adoption of the iPad by the medical community could be just a matter of time.

Acquisition

GSA could be trying to kill rival agency contract

GSA urged procurement officials to deny the NIH its GWAC authority, raising an old question.

Digital Government

President marries green proposals with national defense strategies

Obama praises DOD's leadership for efforts to improve national security through better energy efficiency.