Digital Government
Researchers say social media essential for national security
Defense Department should develop a comprehensive strategy for using the networking technologies before it becomes "unaware of things that could affect us."
Modernization
Paper urges DOD strategy for Web 2.0
Researchers say the Defense Department needs to develop a strategy to use social media tools to achieve its missions.
Acquisition
NetApp to pay $128M settlement
The company has agreed to pay the government $128 million to settle a dispute with the Justice Department and the General Services Administration.
Ideas
Donate Equipment, Train IT Workers
Military veterans will have access to IT training and certifications funded by a program that auctions off used computer equipment.
Digital Government
No More 'Off the Cuff' Budgets
Households and businesses run on rigorous budgets, but the Defense Department doesn't. During the past six years, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the department follows what he described on Monday as an "off the cuff" budget approach, to fund essential stuff such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, mine-resistant vehicles and medical care for wounded soldiers.
Cybersecurity
CIOs urge more telework programs
Officials also say managers need different skills to supervise employees who work at remote locations.
Modernization
CBP updates trade data repository
The agency has updated its Automated Commercial Environment system to take into account new document rules.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Dead people can still get passports
The State Department needs to conduct mandatory checks of a death database to avoid issuing fraudulent passports, GAO recommends in a new report.
Modernization
Library of Congress starts YouTube channel
Recent and historical videos from the library’s collection are available on the channel.
Digital Government
Maryland assembly closes door on licenses for illegal immigrants
The Washington Post
Digital Government