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A reader's guide to virtual world technology

Here are some links to articles and resources for feds looking to learn more about Second Life and other virtual world technology.

Digital Government

Swine flu response elevates health IT

The outbreak of swine flu that has dominated public health concerns for the past several weeks could be a blessing for the Obama administration's health information technology plans.

People

DOD needs better workforce data

The Defense Department has, at best, a blurry picture of its government acquisition workforce’s skills, a hindrance to assessing its needs.

Ideas

Cyber Review Results Coming Soon

Results and recommendations of the Obama administration's 60-day cyber review will be revealed in the next few days, perhaps as early as Tuesday, said Melissa Hathaway, senior director for cyberspace for the National Security and Homeland Security councils.

People

GSA schedules might get state, local business

Two new House bills would open the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedules contracts to state and local governments.

People

Avatar to aid DIA recruiting

DIA recruiters will use an upcoming public event to showcase technology that simulates security interviews.

Modernization

GAO auditors echo concerns about Grants.gov

Grants.gov is being overwhelmed by applications for economic stimulus funding and applicants are confused about what to do, a new GAO report states.

People

SBInet spending plan not complete, GAO says

The Homeland Security Department has met only three of the 12 conditions set by Congress for its Secure Border Initiative spending plan, according to the GAO.

People

The hidden force in acquisition

Changing contracting priorities are elevating the position of the contracting officer’s technical representative.

Modernization

Risks bedevil new technologies

Technological advances can bring significant improvements in the way we do our jobs, manage information and collaborate with others, but be careful: Almost every step forward comes with a new set of risks.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity report coming soon

The Obama administration expects to make public in the coming days the results of its 60-day cybersecurity review, according to the official who led that evaluation.