Digital Government
Editorial: The need for privacy officers
On-going policy dilemmas justify the creation of a position that focuses exclusively on privacy issues.
Modernization
Adobe looks to add Flash
Macromedia's Flash Platform enables building of Web applications
Modernization
Voice over IP exposed
VOIP can lower telecom costs and help with network consolidation -- and cause security problems if not handled right.
Digital Government
President pulls the plug on PITAC
Failure to renew the IT advisory committee raises concerns about research budgets.
Modernization
Hands on: In search of the perfect notebook PC
As vendors close gaps between laptop and desktop computers, the remaining shortcomings become more irksome.
Cybersecurity
Military recruiting database draws scrutiny
Pentagon defends building a database with names of teenagers for military recruitment.
People
Breathing new life into the e-postmark
Postal Service’s digital proofing business rubs some the wrong way
Modernization
Cyber Eye: For crying out loud, encrypt data at rest
The nation owes a debt of gratitude to California, which last year began requiring that companies doing business in the state notify consumers whose unencrypted personal data has been compromised. Because so many companies do business in California, the law has in effect become a de facto national requirement.<@SM>
Digital Government
Auditors highlight patent automation problems
PTO director disputes GAO findings and says he has no plans to reassess strategy.
People
'EZPass' for visa holders
US-VISIT official says RFID is on its way for visas from international travelers who visit the United States numerous times.
Modernization
Lose the file cabinets
New PDF/A standard preps electronic documents for long-term archiving.
People
Accenture nabs pact for Army financials
Contract to build General Fund Enterprise Business System could be worth $537 million.
Digital Government
NSF seeks broad Internet research agenda
Some science officials say it's time to rethink the Internet's architecture.
Acquisition
Vendors urged to identify open standards
GSA wants vendors to identify open standards as part of an effort to spot technologies easier to use.
Digital Government
Extreme makeover for financial management?
Platts works to streamline laws, directives for federal agencies.
Digital Government
Sprehe: FBI gets it right
Bureau requires systems to be certified as complying with existing standard.
Digital Government
Welles: Summer winds of change
Social Security reform offers opportunity to change government pensions
People