Digital Government
Justice releases new data online
Crime victimizations, information about compensation for radiation victims, and final reports from federal bankruptcy trustees now available.
Digital Government
GSA official: Government transparency still faces hurdles
Agencies must improve the quality of federal data and present it clearly to the public, according to associate administrator.
Digital Government
Governments to rely on high-tech security center for Olympics
Employees from 70 federal, state and local agencies will use data streaming into the Olympic Security Coordination Center from roadside cameras, aircraft video and digital maps to provide security for the games.
Digital Government
Strike Two?
I'm picking up five-by-five signals - that's "loud and clear" in radio speak -- that the Veterans Affairs Department's $600 million financial and asset management system may never take wing.
Digital Government
Federal HR Meets Social Media
A new <a href="http://www.hci.org/files/field_content_file/SN%20Govt_Part1FINAL.pdf">report</a> from the Human Capital Institute and Saba estimates that 66 percent of local, state and federal government agencies currently use some form of social networking, including blogs, wikis, instant messaging and online discussion boards, as part of their recruitment and/or talent management strategies.
People
New deputy GSA administrator chosen
New deputy Susan Brita will replace Barney Brasseux, who retired Jan. 3.
Digital Government
Grants for broadband becoming easier to apply for
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Rural Utilities Service have made the grant application process easier.
Digital Government
The day the military loosened its tie
The DOD crowd does tend to be rather tight-lipped, but at AFCEA Army IT Day on Jan. 14, some normally reticent officials opened up, Amber Corrin writes.
People
Energy CIO Tom Pyke to retire Feb. 27
Energy Department Chief Information Officer Tom Pyke announced his retirement in a note to staff.
Ideas
GSA Launches IT blog
Following in the footsteps of many other federal agencies, including the <a href=http://www.dhs.gov/journal/theblog/>Homeland Security Department</a>, <a href=http://healthit.hhs.gov/blog/onc/>Health and Human Services</a>, and <a href=http://armylive.dodlive.mil/>the Army</a>, the General Services Administration launched a blog on Friday that will focus on trends in information technology procurement.
People
Wake-up call: Eye-opening business models for government agencies
For inspiration and guidance on how to use Web 2.0 and social networking to better communicate with the public, look no further than your counterparts in the private sector.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano orders SBInet reassessment
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has ordered a re-evaluation of options for protecting the United States-Mexico border because of delays in deploying the SBInet technology system.
People
EHRs: HHS walks a tightrope
The department needs to set the bar low enough to get broad adoption and high enough to achieve its goals for improving quality.
Modernization
Census CIO counts on future tech
Despite public missteps related to technology, Brian McGrath says the Census Bureau is poised to be an innovation trailblazer for government.
People
Measuring quality
The government's proposed regulation for electronic health records contains 29 quality-oriented measures that eligible doctors and hospitals must implement to qualify for incentive payments.
People
Data-driven health care: Will doctors buy in?
Many doctors are not convinced that data collection leads to better care or that the federal government can help them do their jobs better.
Acquisition