Digital Government
Let's Deal With Facts
I woke up today with what can only be described as a bombardment of e-mails from PR folks who had clients panting to give me their views on the U.S. Strategic Command lifting its ban on thumb drives and other flash media, a notion they picked up from stories in <a href=http://defense.iwpnewsstand.com/newsstand_search.asp?ACTION=SEARCHENGINE&search=inside+defense+flash+media&ORIGINATOR=Google>Inside Defense</a>, <a href=http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/02/hackers-troops-rejoice-pentagon-lifts-thumb-drive-ban/>Wired</a> and <a href=http://gcn.com/articles/2010/02/18/dod-lifts-usb-drive-ban.aspx>Government Computer News</a>, which based its story on the Wired and Inside Defense reports.
Digital Government
Gen Y: Beliefs vs. Realities
Federal managers have long expressed concern over how the Generation Y workforce would shake up the federal government with their short attention spans, high expectations and tech-savvy ways of communicating. Dice.com <a href="http://career-resources.dice.com/articles/content/entry/what_tech_leaders_really_think">highlights</a> some of the commonly held assumptions about Generation Y's expectations in the workplace, as well as how IT leaders have responded to those expectations.
Acquisition
GSA administrator promises innovative solutions, superior performance from her agency
The General Services Administration must know its clients, meet their needs through innovation and do it well, Martha Johnson, the new GSA administrator said in a speech after her swearing-in.
Modernization
NARA clarifies recordkeeping for the cloud
The National Archives and Records Administration wants agency officials to understand how cloud computing affects recordkeeping.
Ideas
There's an App for That
If you've ever had a burning desire to read Zachary Taylor's inaugural address, wondered about the exact wording of the Mayflower Compact or simply forgotten the 17th Amendment, don't worry. There's an app for that.
People
EPA launches rulemaking Web site
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a Web site designed to give the public new ways to participate in the rulemaking process.
Digital Government
Former intell chief to talk cybersecurity
Former director of national intelligence Michael McConnell is scheduled to testify before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee about what is needed to protect the country's critical infrastructure from cyberthreats.
People
FCC boosts telemedicine in plan preview
The FCC's preview of its National Broadband Plan's top priorities emphasizes telemedicine and e-health technologies.
Ideas
Nominate a Colleague for an Award
Do you know a federal manager who recently took risks to push through a bold idea, policy or program that uses technology to make government work better or improve public services? If so, we'd like to hear your story by <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov_awards/>nominating</a> your colleague for a Nextgov Award.
People
CDC starts online surveillance of blood transfusion events
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is collecting data about the after effects of blood transfusions as part of a new application of its Internet-based National Healthcare Safety Network.
Digital Government
To USB or not to USB
USB thumb drives are very useful for transporting data between computers--as well as introducing malware into sensitive computer systems.
Digital Government