Modernization

New York City goes wireless

Government Computer News

Digital Government

As social media becomes a hit with agencies, GSA plans more offerings

YouTube, Twitter and Facebook have proved so popular that the agency is negotiating with iTunes, LinkedIn and others for more applications.

Digital Government

Senate directs Defense to track soldiers injured by explosions

System will follow those hurt by blasts as a way to identify and diagnose those who may develop complications, including psychological disorders, years later.

Digital Government

Army to create central acquisition organization

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Ideas

Data.gov -- What Do You Think?

The Obama administration launched Data.gov on Thursday to "open government and democratize information." Some of the initial reviews:

Cybersecurity

IG: Interior fails to track computers

The department's IG found that nearly 20 percent of more than 2,500 computers there could not be specifically located.

People

White House starts transparency Web site

The White House today started operating its Open Government Initiative Web site.

People

FCW Insider: Build-it-yourself open government

How should the Obama administration craft its strategy for a transparent government? With a transparent process, of course.

Modernization

GSA launches YouTube channel

The General Services Administration today launched an official government channel on YouTube.

Digital Government

Feds launch Data.gov today

The Obama administration today got the Data.gov Web site up and running. It offers federal databases to the public.

Modernization

Senate IT oversight bill progresses

A Senate panel has approved legislation to require federal agencies to set up Web sites to track IT projects and create 'tiger teams' for troubled projects.

People

Agencies rate low on family-friendly cultures

In a new survey, federal employees said their agencies don't offer much access to telework, alternative work schedules or similar benefits.

People

Senate committee OKs CTO nominee

Aneesh Chopra is one step closer to becoming the first federal chief technology officer after winning unanimous support from the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.