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.

Digital Government

Agencies step up efforts to coordinate Haiti relief

Poor telecommunications, overwhelmed airport continue to frustrate operations.

Digital Government

Bulk of FederalReporting.gov funds go to IT help desk

Changes regarding calculation of jobs and other data entry requirements are affecting stimulus recipients' ability to submit timely reports, says Recovery Board chairman.

Ideas

System Preserves E-Mail, 'Berry Messages

The administration on Friday disclosed the mechanics of how it is preserving unclassified White House emails, including BlackBerry messages, in response to a settlement between the nonprofit National Security Archive and the Executive Office of the President.

Ideas

TSA: The Tech Vs. Human Argument

Slate held a contest for readers to submit ideas on how the Transportation Security Administration could improve security at airports. The site received 375 submissions, which were judged by a panel of four judges:

Digital Government

Disaster is the Common Enemy

Some hard working soul has put together a mind-boggling <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_to_the_2010_Haiti_earthquake>Wikipedia list</a> of more than 70 countries that have joined together to provide millions of Haitian people battered by Tuesday's earthquake with the basics of life: food, water and shelter.

Digital Government

Hackers attack Google using Microsoft security hole

Microsoft's security team confirmed that the hackers had used the first zero-day flaw found in Internet Explorer to try to steal information from Google and other companies.