Modernization
Deploying infrastructure-as-a service? Take it slow, report says
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Soundbytes: Meteors, Cookies and Hospital Parking
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Digital Government
Report: Insurgents years ago obtained U.S. systems used to stop IEDs
The devices might have been sent to Iran to develop countermeasures that block jamming signals that prevent the detonation of roadside bombs, according to an Army document posted on a Web site.
Digital Government
Agencies must be the engines behind sustained transparency push
Individual plans for open government due April 7 should act as a contract to embed the initiative's practices into daily operations.
Digital Government
While feds avoid social media, their agencies log on
Congressional staffers and private sector employees in Washington visit social networking sites regularly, but less than half of government executives do, a study found.
Digital Government
In the digital age, satellites are closing in on the crown
SatCom 2010 explores the most impressive discussions and new trends related to the military field.
Digital Government
Cloud clarifies Haiti relief work
Cloud computing work in Haiti relief efforts reflects broad transformation.
Ideas
Supreme Court Sorta Spiffs Up Web Site
The heavily-trafficked <a href="http://www.supremecourt.gov/">Web site</a> of the U.S. Supreme Court -- long criticized for its confusing navigation and lack of information -- has finally been upgraded, somewhat.
Digital Government
VA Valet Parking Services?
Yep, soon veterans headed to the Veterans Affairs Department hospital in Loma Linda, Calif., which is down Interstate 10 in Palm Springs will be served with the same kind of highfalutin parking service experienced by the pampered set at upscale restaurants.
Digital Government
HHS Reaches Exchange Milestone
As of this week, HHS has awarded funds for building health information exchanges, the nervous system of an advanced health IT system, to every state and eligible territory. Dr. David Blumenthal, national coordinator for health information technology, said the occasion marked a "significant milestone" in attaining the seamless exchange of health information that is needed to improve patient care.
Digital Government
Bill Aims to Improve Cyber Workforce
A bill introduced in the Senate on Wednesday would invest in the certification, training and hiring of the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. The bill, introduced by Sens. John (Jay) Rockefeller, D-W.V., and Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, is a revised version of a bill first proposed in 2009 and is designed to <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100317_1762.php?oref=topnews">help the government address vulnerability to cyber crime and attacks</a>.
Digital Government
Potty Parity?
<em>Government Executive</em>'s latest <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44826&oref=todaysnews">Burning Question</a> feature tackles the issue of whether federal buildings should provide men and women equal access to restroom facilities. I know the issue isn't technology-related per se, but it could have some important implications for the IT workforce, especially if more <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23033748/">women begin pursuing technology degrees and careers</a>.
Modernization
FCC national broadband effort gets Web site
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a new Web page today designed to provide information about the efforts to create a national broadband plan for public safety.
People