Digital Government
Online collection helps people remember Holocaust
Hundreds of thousands of Holocaust-related records are now searchable online through a project.
Digital Government
Defense to allow troops, family members to use social network sites
Soon-to-be-released memo lifts bans on the use of Facebook, Twitter and other sites, saying the tools provide an information advantage for the military and its allies.
Modernization
USA.gov's successful shift to cloud computing could become the model
GSA is looking to expand vendor-hosting approach to other government Web sites, study says.
Digital Government
New Recovery.gov's intent remains laudable, but execution still in question
Day after stimulus-tracking site's debut, civic activists say transparency will depend on the accuracy of the spending data and how easily it can be made understandable.
Digital Government
DHS fails to justify funding for emergency network, stalling program
Department should develop a plan outlining an acquisition approach based on available technologies, realistic cost estimates and how it will reduce project risks, GAO says.
Digital Government
Interoperability Deadline Looms
The Defense and the Veterans Affairs departments are supposed to achieve full interoperability of their electronic health record systems come Wednesday. The meshing of the systems was mandated by the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. I hear the joint Defense/VA interagency program office is working right up to the deadline.
Digital Government
Key Issues for Interagency Collaboration
The Government Accountability Office on Friday released a new <a href="http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09904sp.pdf">report</a> outlining the key issues for government oversight of national security strategies, organizations, workforce and information-sharing. The report recommends that agencies develop a national security strategy that defines organizational roles and responsibilities and helps agencies clarify who will lead or participate in activities and facilitate decision-making. The watchdog also recommends that agencies implement new strategies for collaborating with other organizations, invest in training opportunities and workforce planning for federal employees, and share and integrate national security information across agencies.
Ideas
TSA continues airport investments
Coinciding with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Transportation Security Administration has filtered millions of fiscal 2009 funds to airport surveillance and cargo screening throughout the last month. On Friday, TSA announced two awards for enhanced airport surveillance at Dallas/Fort Worth and San Francisco international airports.
Modernization
GovLoop acquisition by GovDelivery strengthens both, analysts believe
GovDelivery has access to GovLoop's 18,000 government employee members, while GovLoop will benefit from capital and expertise, analysts say.
Digital Government
Federal agencies prepare to make the leap from XP to Windows 7
Agencies still using XP can make the jump to Windows 7, although the upgrade path could be tricky in spots. Microsoft and other vendors have set up programs to help with the transition.
Ideas