Digital Government
Growth in technology spending is expected to continue
Economic bailout notwithstanding, market research firm projects an increase in IT contracting prospects.
People
TSA tests electronic boarding passes
The paperless boarding pass is displayed on a cell phone or PDA as an encrypted two-dimensional bar code, along with passenger and flight information.
People
DOD seeks improved collaboration
A new contract focuses on providing training and support to the user community of supercomputers.
People
Agencies collaborate on digitization guidelines
A new Web site highlights the work of the agencies participating in the Federal Agencies Digitization Guidelines Initiative.
Digital Government
Also in the News: Government 2.0 here to stay
In an article on ThePublicManager.org, Transportation CIO says the use of Web 2.0 will continue to affect how citizens and government interact.
People
TIGTA: IRS disregarded security gaps in CADE
Some agency organizational offices did not assure that security weaknesses were corrected before deployment despite policies and procedures to do so.
Digital Government
Government urged to improve information sharing before crises
Future security threats are likely to transcend intelligence requirements of counterterrorism operations.
Digital Government
TSP weathers sharp spike in transactions
Officials say lessons from financial meltdown will help improve upgrades already under way.
Digital Government
Panel: Private sector can control cyberattack risks
Recommendations build on legislation to secure the nation's computer-based networks passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Digital Government
OMB: CIOs must report to agency heads
Draft memo outlining role of chief information officers says no other individual should have authority over them.
People
Committee leaders seek info on HSIN
Some lawmakers and the GAO have criticized DHS’ management of and planning for the $62 million Homeland Security Information Network Next Gen.
People
KM experts dispute age gap
Does a generation gap affect federal employees’ adoption of knowledge management and Web 2.0?
People
TIGTA: IRS disregarded security gaps in CADE
Some agency organizational offices did not assure that security weaknesses were corrected before deployment despite policies and procedures to do so.
People
Also in the News: YouTube, PBS urge people to record voting
If voters see problems on Election Day, YouTube and PBS want them to record the incidents and post them to a new Web site, the AP reports.
Digital Government
Group says some agencies stifle flow of scientific information
The Union of Concerned Scientists said it reviewed information-sharing activities at 15 agencies and found some have open policies, but others don't.
People
GAO: Agencies should standardize biometric data
Information sharing would improve among agencies if a standard is chosen, the auditing agency reports.
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