Modernization

5 Kundra plans: Which ones have staying power?

The ambitious and sometimes controversial former federal CIO had no shortage of big ideas for reforming government IT. But can they succeed without him?

Modernization

Radio Free Science: NSF's new Web-based stream offers science news

The National Science Foundation has introduced a new Web-based continuous radio programming stream called Science360 Radio.

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Tech's future is managing data, not devices

The focus on leveraging 'big data' will drive agencies toward buying more pre-integrated IT solutions.

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Infographic: Is cloud computing everything advocates claim?

One research company found that cloud services are not especially cost effective for large organizations, and may even result in price increases.

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Technology R&D needed to keep edge in innovation, House panel hears

Witnesses testifying before the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education emphasize importance of tech R&D.

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Government apps aid disaster response

Both the tech sector and government are responding to the need for disaster preparedness and response with a number of apps and other digital tools.

Cybersecurity

Programmer, procurement staff failings contribute to software attacks

Acquisition officers and engineers need to reduce vulnerabilities during the design phase to curb hacking.

Modernization

How to avoid overdoing it with desktop virtualization

Agencies should avoid the trap of trying to do too much too soon with desktop virtualization, writes Jim McHugh, senior vice president of global marketing at NComputing.

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Cuts to E-Gov fund could slow federal cloud transition

Congressional appropriators have slashed funding for electronic government initiatives, potentially crippling IT modernization plans.

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NASA's in-house talent builds cloud

NASA's technology pros played a leading role in building the agency's cloud computing environment for science and engineering applications.

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Winners and losers on the enhanced Federal IT Dashboard

The Federal IT Dashboard has been updated with agency ratings and evaluations of nearly 800 federal IT projects.

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Speak up: How can federal websites improve?

GSA launches public dialogue for ideas to make government sites better.

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Program launched to amp up federal IT workforce

New government project targets tech-savvy students in effort to boost federal IT workforce.

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Group urges U.S. to adopt electronic ID cards for citizens

Digital credentials, such as e-ID cards used in Estonia, could improve protection of personal data.

Modernization

New Labor dashboard to cut waste, fraud

The Labor Department and White House are using a new online dashboard to highlight states in which a high percentage of unemployment benefit payments are improper.