Modernization
Software development smorgasbord
There are several variations when it comes to alternative software development approaches. Here are definitions of some of them and other key concepts.
Digital Government
VMware virtualization infrastructure provides a greener IT environment.
Rely on VMware virtualization to reduce costs, increase IT efficiency and go green.
Digital Government
Web-based health insurance portals get Senate committee nod
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
GSA debuts service to shrink federal Web addresses
Go.USA.Gov application renames links to fit into brief Twitter or smart phone messages.
Digital Government
Critics fault Recovery Board's first posting of stimulus data
While praising the effort, critics say it might be difficult for the public to find details on recipients, where job opportunities are and the progress of the economic program.
Cybersecurity
DHS agencies don't sustain info security programs, IG says
The Homeland Security Department's agencies must improve execution of the department's information security policies on a year-round basis, procedures and practices, DHS' inspector general said.
Digital Government
DHS proposes standards for private sector disaster preparation
Industry fears the voluntary standards are too rigid and eventually could be made mandatory for companies looking to do business with the government.
Digital Government
The Information Dominance Corps
Navy meteorologists and oceanographers might not consider themselves cyber warriors, but they are going to be lumped into a new Navy Information Dominance Corps established by Adm. Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations, on Oct. 6.
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