Digital Government
Government makes $4 billion 'down payment' on broadband expansion
The Washington Post
Digital Government
Enhancements to DOE Web site make information-sharing easier
Government Computer News
Digital Government
DHS launches multifrequency-radio pilot program for first responders
Cost will be the biggest obstacle to widespread adoption, said director of emergency response group.
Cybersecurity
Agencies seek cloud computing services on Networx
More federal agencies want the greater security and sophisticated technology the huge telecom program provides.
Digital Government
The Zimbabwe Connection
The Government Accountability Office usually does a good job in exposing flaws in Defense Department information technology systems, but in its <a href=http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09577.pdf>report</a> on the Defense Travel System released on Tuesday, the GAO decided to pick some really weird nits.
Ideas
Cyber Town Hall Falls Back To Earth
President Obama on Wednesday fought for his health care agenda and <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090623_2200.php">electronic medical records</a> during an online town hall that was streamed from Annandale, Va. But those in the room may have had the biggest impact on the conversation.
Digital Government
Web 2.0: What Citizens Want
There's little doubt that Web 2.0 technologies have matured at an amazing pace, with many government and public service organizations embracing them to improve their ability to collaborate with and serve citizens. A new <a href="http://www.accenture.com/NR/rdonlyres/C70B1B86-E876-4A20-9CF1-5121ABB2668A/0/Accenture_Public_Service_Web_2_dot_0_in_Public_Service_3.pdf">report</a> by Accenture suggests the new model for governance is to engage citizens electronically and offers a framework for governments to use in evaluating Web 2.0 technologies.
Digital Government
Calling for better mine safety
The Office of Mine Safety and Health Research launched a collaborative project with industry to create an innovative wireless emergency communications system to improve mine safety.
Cybersecurity
Agencies look inward for Web 2.0
When agencies are not able to use public services such as Facebook and Twitter, a growing collection of open-source tools is making it easier for them to create their own social-networking systems.
Modernization
Justice tech a big winner in Senate spending bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee's plan to fund the Justice Department in fiscal 2010 includes more money for some large IT programs.
Modernization
Virtualization: A desktop savings plan
Desktop virtualization aims to lower the costs and increase the security of desktop computers, but agencies must determine which approach — or combination of methods — best suits their needs.
Modernization
Virtualization: A guide to the latest lessons learned
Recent studies highlight the evolving role of virtualization and the troubles that agencies might encounter.
Cybersecurity