People
Imagine a world without Word
If Microsoft is barred from selling Word, agencies would find alternative products and workarounds, observers say.
Digital Government
Panel backs phased-in standards for electronic records
A federal advisory group today endorsed the idea that standards for electronic health records should grow more detailed over time.
Modernization
DOD said likely to adopt limited social networking
Navy CIO Robert Carey says powerful opportunities exist for social networking inside networks controlled by the military.
Modernization
Army explores commercially managed enterprise e-mail
The Army released a request for information this week seeking industry recommendations on ways to provide commercially managed enterprise messaging and collaboration services as part of a broader move to streamline and standardize operations and reduce operating costs.
Emerging Tech
No consensus as deadline comes for broadband stimulus applications
Government Technology
Digital Government
NIST releases guidelines for interoperable ID management credentials
Government Computer News
Digital Government
IG reports detail abuses in hiring, travel, bonuses at VA technology office
Allegations revolve around "inappropriate personal relationship" between former CIO and another agency official.
Digital Government
VA prepares for flood of education claims under new GI bill
Agency has hired more examiners to handle the influx of requests anticipated during the next two months as tuition rates are set.
Digital Government
Report: IRS should keep better records for research projects
Databases should include more information on timeliness and progress toward goals, IG says.
Modernization
FDA plans electronic filing for some safety reports
Proposed rules announced today would require that all mandatory post market reporting of adverse effects for drugs and medical devices be filed electronically, either through a gateway, a Web portal under development, or on disk or tape.
Ideas