Modernization

Matthew W. Reiss: A champion of the cloud

Reiss developed, deployed and championed private cloud computing services at USDA's data centers.

Modernization

Nicole Willis: Downsizing systems at DHS

Willis led the development of an IT architecture that will allow DHS to eliminate more than 100 redundant systems.

Modernization

VanRoekel quickens pace on data center closures

Federal CIO changes the definition of data center, accelerates closure schedule.

Modernization

Security worries still impede cloud computing

As GSA ramps up FedRAMP, security remains a concern in efforts to move government IT to the cloud, officials told a House subcommittee.

Modernization

Keys to the Kingdom

Agency IT managers are scrambling to prevent employees' personal phones and tablets from creating new openings for hackers.

Modernization

DHS CIO describes 'aggressive stance' on cloud migrations

The Homeland Security Department is being aggressive about adopting cloud computing, its CIO told a House subcommittee.

Modernization

Administration increases data center consolidation savings estimate to $5 billion

New CIO Steven VanRoekel expands the definition of a data center to include the government's full IT infrastructure.

Modernization

Army HQ next for e-mail migration

The Army picks up speed in its move to enterprise e-mail.

Modernization

NARA finishes e-archive project, chooses IBM to maintain system

The National Archives and Records Administration has closed the book on development of the Electronic Records Archives -- for now.

Modernization

5 steps for easing gadgets into the enterprise

These steps can help agency IT departments gain the upper hand on the smartphones and tablets invading the enterprise.

Modernization

Government apps: Learning from industry

Private sector experts weigh in on how agencies can build successful software applications for mobile devices.

Modernization

CBO estimates cost of DATA Act

The Congressional Budget Office has figured out how much the government will spend to create a single database of federal spending.

Modernization

Listening to users: How VA developed its PTSD Coach mobile app

The software application's developers worked with dozens of veterans to create a useful tool.

Modernization

DHS moving public websites to the cloud

The Homeland Security Department is moving its public-facing websites to the cloud on a $600,000-a-year contract.

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DHS moving public websites to the cloud

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Modernization

Army-tested tips for data center consolidation

The Army is tackling challenges in downsizing and quantifying savings, and its successes so far could help other agencies.

Digital Government

VA CIO forecasts in-house mobile apps store

The department will meet a self-imposed deadline to field tablet computers and smartphones on Oct. 1.