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.
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.
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