People

Goddard Space Flight Center names new chief information officer

Adrian Gardner has been appointed as the new CIO for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and will officially assume his duties on Feb. 1.

People

U.S. investment in global research and development falls

North America funded 35 percent of the global research and development in 2007, according to a new report from the National Science Board.

Digital Government

Tech Salaries Nearly Flat in 2009

Private sector technology professionals received nearly flat salaries in 2009, with many citing a decrease in satisfaction with salaries and non-compensation incentives, according to a new <a href="http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MzY1MDU3fENoaWxkSUQ9MzU5NTM5fFR5cGU9MQ==&t=1">survey</a> by Dice.com.

People

Cybersecurity czar's former employer picks new leader

The Information Systems Security Association has chosen someone to take over as president of the International Board of Directors in the wake of Howard Schmidt's departure to the Obama administration.

Digital Government

Governments weigh the pros and cons of private clouds

Cloud computing is a tough sell to governments because of privacy and security concerns. Private clouds could make the difference.

People

The funniest thing about mandating security certifications

The current push for mandatory security certifications reminds cartoonist John Klossner of America’s Funniest Home Videos.

Modernization

White House details new e-mail archiving system

The Obama White House's system for archiving unclassified e-mail messages is secure, centrally managed and automatically archived, according to the Executive Office of the President's Office of Administration.

Digital Government

The FBI, a Spanish lawmaker and bin Laden

Blogger Brian Robinson can't help but wonder why the FBI incorporated a picture of a Spanish minister of parliament into a wanted poster of the world's most infamous international terrorist. The Spanish PM is wondering too.

Cybersecurity

Beware of this Facebook scam

Blogger Steve Kelman sniffs out a Facebook phishing attempt, which serves as another reminder of the risks of social media.

Digital Government

Will FCC's National Broadband Plan address reliability?

The National Broadband Plan being readied by the FCC for Congress could include programs to ensure greater reliability and visibility into IP networks, the chief of the Communications Systems Analysis Division said Tuesday.

Digital Government

Census plans unprecedented online campaign for 2010 count

The bureau has customized its media campaigns based on how different age and ethnic groups use the Internet and certain platforms.

Digital Government

Rep. Gordon's science panel agenda to boost R&D funding

Plans to double funding during next seven years for research and development at the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Energy Department's science office.