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DOD to allow Android on classified networks

Forthcoming security standards are expected to allow the use of certain mobile devices on DOD's secure networks.

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Technology: Subsidized mobile devices and other hot concepts in 2012

By offering a stipend and a secure network connection, agencies will welcome employees' personal devices at work.

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Military health records system suffers outage after software upgrade

The Military Health System's AHLTA clinical data repository suffered a day-long shutdown after a software problem last week, affecting thousands of users.

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Agencies' data gaps hinder GSA travel program analysis

GSA provides discounted airline tickets for federal employees on official business, but doesn't have access to a lot of travel information.

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Innovation center to tackle government tech problems

Industry group stands ready to help with fresh ideas.

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DARPA commissioning ad-hoc smart phone network

DARPA and SAIC are set to develop a new mobile ad-hoc network for smart phone use.

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Facebook 'invisible' sharing worries privacy advocates

New Facebook features could share your information without your knowledge, expert fears.

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White House sets up official Page on Google Plus

It's the newest social network on the scene, but Google Plus may pick up some momentum with the addition of The White House as a new member.

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Defense IT: Preparing for the worst and other survival strategies in 2012

Although everyone will feel the pain of budget cuts in the days ahead, some areas of defense IT will fare better than others.

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Blue Button ready for all feds

Federal health plans to provide feds with access to medical records and health data with the click of a button.

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E-gov satisfaction at high levels, report says

Two new reports highlight online customer satisfaction and sharing with government websites.

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Defense cloud plans still up in the air

Defense Department plans for migrating services to commercial clouds will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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Agencies' needs could imperil FedRAMP

The specific requirements some federal agencies have could undercut the standardized approach of the Federal Risk Authorization Management Program, industry experts say.

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IRS spending $320M on website improvements

The Internal Revenue Service has begun an ambitious $320 million upgrade to its website, but it is missing some elements in the roadmap for its investment, according to a new GAO report.

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Internet piracy bills stall as public outcry builds

A well-orchestrated campaign against anti-piracy bills in the House and Senate has persuaded legislators to reconsider provisions for filtering and blocking sites on the Internet.

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DISA returns to the drawing board on cloud plans

Pentagon CIO must evaluate commercial cloud services before funding the agency to host military applications online.