Modernization

Version 2.0 of spending site to debut in October

The new iteration of the Recovery.gov spending site with expanded mapping and other features will go live by Oct. 10, a top official said today.

People

10 bloggers on the government IT beat

The convergence of government, business, people and technology covers a territory at least the size of the Beltway. A small army of bloggers helps focus and enrich the discussion with contributions to news gathering and trend spotting.

Digital Government

Do federal hiring processes discourage qualified applicants?

Although officials lament the shortage of qualified IT security professionals to fill critical roles in government ranks, one frustrated applicant complains that cumbersome hiring policies discourage those who want the jobs.

Digital Government

New technology gives White House a wealth of outreach opportunites

Macon Phillips talks about his challenges as White House new media director.

Digital Government

OMB architect identifies 'semantic harmonization' as key to effective enterprise architecture

The Federal Enterprise Architecture is moving toward a more shared architecture that looks across boundaries, according to Kshemendra Paul, chief architect with the Office of Management and Budget.

Digital Government

Facebook sets up government page

The site will help agencies set up their own outreach pages.

Modernization

Top 10 most prolific agencies on YouTube

In pursuit of this country's video-watching citizenry, the government is using YouTube to get the word out. Take a look at our list of those agencies pushing their message to the ever-shrinking screen.

Cybersecurity

Government works toward a more proactive cybersecurity approach

Detection of intruders is an incremental step in prevention of cyberattacks, Homeland Security official says.