Cybersecurity
Fusion centers to be assessed
Federal, state and local officials plan to assess fusion centers' progress in meeting baseline capabilities.
Cybersecurity
Emergency communications center stalled, GAO says
The Homeland Security Department and its federal partners are still in the early stages in forming an emergency communications preparedness center, a report says.
Digital Government
DHS wants your ideas for cybersecurity awareness campaign
The Homeland Security Department wants suggestions for ways to bolster public awareness about cybersecurity.
Modernization
FCC awards $145M for telehealth networks
The Federal Communications Commission is distributing $145 million to 16 telehealth projects.
Ideas
Virtual Training, Real Battle
Live, on-the-ground battlefield preparation is difficult to come by outside of the battlefield itself. Enter <a href=http://ict.usc.edu/projects/urbansim>UrbanSim</a>, a research prototype simulation currently being used to train U.S. Army personnel in complex urban counterinsurgency and stability operations.
Digital Government
Army refines program to spur app development
After false start, Army CIO launches Apps for the Army contest to foster more rapid software development.
Digital Government
Panel plans bill to address Homeland Security research efforts
The bill is expected to promote the ability of small and minority-owned businesses to win contracts or join existing contracts for burgeoning technologies.
Modernization
Navy official calls for rapid deployment of unmanned vessels
Systems would be deployed at sea for weeks or months.
Digital Government
NIH's ID system could be start of single sign on for government services
Government officials say new technology will let citizens log on once to access a variety of Web sites for public services and information.
Digital Government
State rolls out new online visa application for temporary visitors
Consular Affairs expects all overseas posts issuing visas to use the new electronic form by the end of April.
Modernization
Wiki in the works for sharing safest travel routes in Afghanistan
Network would replace ad hoc Internet communications among nonmilitary personnel with missions in war zone.
Digital Government