Modernization

FCC launches website to create personalized dashboards

The Federal Communications Commission is deploying an example of an open API website that follows a vision promulgated by Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel.

Modernization

VA mulls moving telecomm to the cloud

The Veterans Affairs Department is asking for industry input on the feasibility of ditching its PBX in favor of cloud-based telephony.

Modernization

Army enterprise e-mail, DOD cloud: What happens next?

The defense authorization bill would put potentially time-sensitive technology plans on hold for DOD -- maybe for better, more likely for worse.

Modernization

Marines prep for combat support with simulation

At Camp Pendleton's Battle Simulation Center, Marines are tested in operational support using simulation tools that recreate combat.

Modernization

Defense bill threatens data center, enterprise e-mail efforts

The 2012 defense bill contains language that could block DOD-DISA partnerships in cloud and enterprise e-mail.

Modernization

Do you succumb to mouse rage?

How many computer users ever yell at their machines? Maybe more than you would guess.

Modernization

Congress directs Defense to use commercial data centers

Language in authorization act also zeroes out funds for Army enterprise email.

Modernization

VanRoekel: Citizens expect more digital interaction with government

With the emergence of a Facebook Nation, Americans have come to expect more digital interaction with their government, says Obama's chief information officer.

Modernization

At Los Alamos Lab, mobile security gets picky

Government Computer News

Modernization

Will VA real-time tracking plan include employees?

Procurement documents reveal a tracking system that may include collecting the movements of Veterans Affairs employees.

Modernization

Contractor fired after criticizing USAJobs

An Oracle manager loses his job a few days after his comments appear in a newspaper.

Cybersecurity

Trust but verify: Ensuring digital identities

The Obama administration wants to partner with the e-commerce industry to make sure citizens are who they say they are online. But it's not clicking yet.