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DOD says data center closures ahead of schedule despite tardy reporting
DOD has missed two deadlines to report data center consolidation progress, but an official says the department has surpassed target figures.
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Debate: Is government's accountability obsession ill-suited to agile development?
Two experts agree that agile development can work at agencies, but they see different problems that must be addressed.
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Swag: Who has it, what is it?
Executive order limiting agency 'swag' prompts a flurry of coverage.
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Acquisition rules slowing down cloud procurements, federal IT execs say
Federal agency executives are facing some rough spots in managing the transition to cloud services environments, a panel of federal IT experts said today.
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Android is expected to soon win approval for use on military networks
Certification for unclassified Defense networks is predicted by year's end, for Secret networks by April 2012.
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The secret effort to fix USAJobs
Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel reveals his behind-the-scenes role in trying to save the foundering job-search site.
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Employees' Droids among biggest government cyber menaces
Researchers expect 'bring your own devices,' cloud computing and compromised websites to threaten government data security next year.
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Reforming government websites with app developers in mind
Agencies can easily update and customize websites by using open source application programing interfaces.
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Energy turns to performance contracts to cut data centers
Department officials want to prove the procurement tool's value for a major IT effort.
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A grassroots approach to online agency org charts
Web-based wiki platforms are being used to collect and display inside information on federal organizations.
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Interior unveils build-your-own-map public site
The Geospatial Platform enables people in the public to create and share customized maps based on federal geospatial data.
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Scrutiny of IT spending: The new normal
The executive order limiting agencies' ability to provide mobile devices, among other things, is unlikely to be the last measure tightening the limits.
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DISA eyes tablets and smartphones for Europe, Mideast and Africa
Planned procurement is viewed as endorsement of Apple and Google products for eventual global use.
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White House launches Web 2.0 tools for veterans job search
The White House announced new online job search tools for veterans this week, with help from Google, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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High court tangles with Orwellian GPS fears v. past ruling
Justices are wary of the surveillance power of Global Positioning System devices, but may not be able to outlaw warrantless GPS-tracking.
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White House limits feds' mobile devices to cut costs
Computers, not phones, are responsible for most duplication, experts say.
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