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
GAO urges improvements to FISMA
GAO recommends more oversight by OMB to improve information security.
Modernization
Census successfully uses handhelds to verify addresses
The Census Bureau finished the first phase of the 2010 decennial census ahead of schedule in part because new handheld computers performed well despite earlier problems.
Digital Government
DHS to sweep up more data on employees, contractors
DHS says it is expanding the types of personal information it will collect on employees and contractors who require long-term access.
Modernization
How DHS cut costs: Software recycling, contract consolidation
DHS has cited savings from recycling software, consolidating contracts and pursuing other cost-cutting measures.
Cybersecurity
War games spark better-informed decisions
War games are not just for children and generals. The authors of a new book demonstrate how the concepts can apply to vexing business problems.
Modernization
Social media: Threat or revolution?
In this era of social media and online social networks, the old phrase “loose lips sink ships” has become outdated — the new game in town is transparency.
Cybersecurity
China's cybersecurity fears sound very familiar
I came across a fascinating article while traveling in China that tells us a lot about Chinese perceptions of cybersecurity issues — and something about the human psyche as well.
Digital Government