Digital Government
Defense warns against the dark side of social networking
Government Computer News
Modernization
Army develops new modernization strategy after scaling back FCS
New combat vehicles would incorporate existing network designs, officials tell lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
Feds must get serious about checking commercial software for threats
As agencies migrate from writing their own applications in favor of commercial packages, they increase their exposure to viruses and other malware.
People
Writing from the dark side
1105 Government Information Group President Anne Armstrong hopes to shed some light with her new blog, Alinea.
Digital Government
Another Whack at Acquisition Reform
The House Armed Services Committee in its version of the 2010 Defense authorization says in a <a href=http://armedservices.house.gov/pdfs/HASCFY10NDAA061709.pdf>summary</a> that it plans to provide the Defense Department with the authority to establish 10 pilot programs to "rapidly acquire" information technology capabilities under an alternative acquisition process.
People
Spacebook brings secure social networking to NASA
The application is available to all NASA employees via the agency's intranet.
Modernization
Bill would fund DHS data center consolidation
A Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee today approved a bill that would give DHS "significant" money to continue its data center consolidation program.
Digital Government
More on Rotational Assignments
The House Armed Services Committee <a href="http://armedservices.house.gov/pdfs/HASCFY10NDAA061709.pdf">passed legislation</a> on Tuesday that would authorize the Defense Department to enter into agreements with the private sector to arrange for the temporary assignment of Defense IT professionals to private sector jobs, or for private sector IT professionals to be assigned to Defense organizations.
Modernization
Web 2.0, regulations may collide
Based on feedback from the public, White House officials say some regulations need to be revised to work better with Web 2.0 tools.
Modernization
Facebook allows State to connect to the world
The State Department is using Facebook to connect with people, nations around the globe.
People
Klossner: 18 wonderfully goofy ideas from the Open Government Dialogue
FCW cartoonist John Klossner has selected his favorite entries from the national online dialogue, including "Free Pizza Fridays."
Cybersecurity
DHS funds IT-related projects
Some of the $1.8 billion in DHS grants will go to state and local governments' technology projects.
Acquisition
Could online comments become part of procurement?
The online dialogue to improve Recovery.gov offered similar benefits to an RFI process but delivered more value than traditional RFIs, a new report says.
Digital Government
Senate bill could give smart infrastructure a second chance
Government Technology
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