Digital Government
L.A. weighs plan to replace computer software with Google service
The Los Angeles Times
Cybersecurity
GSA inks deal to provide advanced cybersecurity tools
Blanket purchase agreement will allow agencies to buy software at a discount.
Digital Government
OMB's dashboard site plays role in suspending 45 tech projects at VA
VA secretary and chief information officer found delays and cost overruns in with initiatives worth $200 million while preparing data for the recently launched Web site.
Modernization
40 years after moon landing, public unaware of NASA's tech contributions
Many think the Apollo program and GPS navigation are the biggest accomplishments, but other agencies have benefited from the space agency's IT systems.
Ideas
Recovery.gov Maps Go Deeper
Recovery.gov on Thursday retooled the maps on its Web site, as the official stimulus-monitoring portal prepares for a more thorough refresh later this summer.
Digital Government
Federal Career Fair
The Partnership for Public Service will host its largest-ever federal job fair at the National Building Museum on July 16, bringing together hundreds of recruiters from 78 federal agencies and more than 3,600 job seekers.
Modernization
DOD on the hunt for security solutions
Recent RFIs focus on virtualization-based security strategeies and commercial solutions for defending against denial-of-service attacks.
Modernization
Administration to get recommendations on reducing over-classification
The Public Interest Declassification Board has been gathering public recommendations for how the Obama administration should improve policies for classifying national security data.
Modernization
Agencies seek social-media contractors
Even though social-media tools are easy to use, some agencies want contractors to help anyway.
Acquisition
Senators probe Alaska set-aside program
A Senate subcommittee says agencies are using ANCs to award contracts quickly and avoid competition.
Modernization
Recommended Reading
Resources on the Semantic Web, technology design, mobile technology and collaboration tools.
Cybersecurity
More than half of states moving on Real ID
Although the program is controversial, 27 states are likely to meet milestones.
Digital Government
2009 Rising Stars: A moment in the sun
Perhaps the only thing more gratifying than recognition from your peers is recognition from your role models and mentors. Such is the rightful pride that comes with the designation of Rising Star.
Ideas
Data.gov Copycats
Government transparency enthusiasts have launched a public-service Web site that pulls and repackages federal data - fulfilling the aim of the White House's "democratizing data" campaign.
Acquisition