Cybersecurity
OMB's new performance chief could give IT more executive clout
Killefer's technology experience may mean a larger role for technology in setting federal strategies, but soothing agency tensions should be first on her agenda, say technology specialists.
Digital Government
After more than a year, Canon is back on GSA Schedule
After dropping its GSA contract in face of questions about its pricing, the company is back with cheaper products
Ideas
AF Counter-Blogs with Trolls
The Air Force, which has not been the most enthusiastic of the services in its support of the blogosphere, has developed a <a href="http://freshspot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451f23a69e2010536ab4efc970b-popup">counter-blogging model</a> to help those in the Air Force respond to negative blog posts. The step-by-step, binary process leads a possible Air Force commenter on how to categorize posts -- is it a "troll," a "rager," "misguided," or an "unhappy customer" -- and how to respond.
People
Analyst: Obama may spend a billion on biometrics
The Obama administration is likely to spend $750 million to $1 billion on biometric applications this year, primarily in defense, intelligence and homeland security, according to a new report
Digital Government
Army says software improves records documentation
The Army Medical Command distributes 10,000 copies of speech recognition software to 42 facilities.
People
FCW Insider: What Obama's CPO has said about government performance
An August 2006 article in Business Week, Nancy Killefer analyzed what she called the government's "public productivity deficit."
Cybersecurity
IG: Fusion centers need better information from DHS
State and local fusion centers that work in counterterrorism efforts have problems in receiving adequate and timely information from the Homeland Security Department, a new report says.
People
Breaking News: Obama names first CPO
Nancy Killefer was chosen today to be the nation's first chief performance officer, a job designed to bring more accountability to government agencies.
Digital Government