People
GAO: OMB needs better oversight tools
The Office of Management and Budget needs to better track troubled IT projects after it puts them on a watch list, a new report says.
Modernization
Official: Collaboration is key to successful government
White House official Beth Noveck says the collaborative model used for open-source software should be adopted by the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Bills aim to bolster electric grid's cybersecurity
Legislation to be introduced today in the House and Senate would increase the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authority to protect the country's electricity grid from cyberattacks.
Modernization
Science site sees training potential
Education and outreach have been the motivation behind SciLands.org, a virtual community in Second Life dedicated to science and technology, whose members include NASA and NOAA, among others.
Modernization
Federal Consortium: Something for everyone
The Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds is looking to address basic challenges with virtual world technology.
Modernization
Virtual training has risks
Second Life and similar virtual environments have a share of dangers for the unwary agency.
Modernization
Virtual learning gets second wind from Second Life
Despite resistance, some agencies are finding fruitful uses for virtual worlds.
Digital Government
Defense's 'top doc' and e-record proponent makes his last rounds
Dr. Casscells, assigned the task to improve care at the maligned Walter Reed Army Medical Center, focused on patients and the network that supports them.
Cybersecurity
Survey shows CISOs playing larger role at agencies
But information security gaps continue to dog security officers.
Modernization
Cloud computing could help agencies track stimulus funds
Contractors say advantages include lower cost, quick deployment, compatibility and better reporting, but security should be checked out before diving in.
Digital Government