Modernization
Critical Calls
Getting first responders on the same wavelength requires common standards.
Cybersecurity
GAO to investigate gaps in terrorist watch lists
Suspect in the attempted Christmas Day terror attack was flagged in one database, but his name never appeared on the watch or no-fly list.
Digital Government
Tool matches partners for broadband grants
BroadbandMatch can help those seeking out partnerships.
Modernization
Need a Defense business service? 'There's an app for that'
The department plans to launch a Web-based storefront next month similar to Apple's App Store so users can download common programs such as messaging, storage and potentially its travel system.
Digital Government
GSA tags Steven Kempf to lead Federal Acquisition Service
The 18-year FAS veteran replaces Tyree Varnado, who retired after 35 years of federal service.
Ideas
A Discussion on the IT Budget
Bob Evans, senior vice president and content director at TechWeb, this week took on Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra <a href="http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=222200171">in his blog</a> for adding $5 billion to -- rather than cutting -- the $76 billion federal information technology budget.
Ideas
Cybersecurity Appointee Makes History
Since his campaign President Obama has repeatedly emphasized how he wants to attract a more diverse group of Americans into public service. Yesterday he advanced that goal by appointing Amanda Simpson to be senior technical advisor to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security.
People
Need to Know: A new mission for CIOs?
The glut of labels for sensitive but unclassified data hampers efforts to share vital information, such as anti-terrorism intelligence.
People