Cybersecurity
White House considers relaxing cloud security requirements
Industry officials say some FedRAMP mandates hinder implementation of plans to outsource more computing to Web services companies.
Modernization
A Gov 2.0 spin on archiving 2.0 data
Brand Niemann proposes a grass-roots approach to archiving social media records.
Modernization
CDC publishes social media metrics on dashboard
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is showcasing its digital activity in a new dashboard with data on website and social media use.
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E-gov services beat offline alternatives on satisfaction study
E-government websites are earning higher scores for customer satisfaction in comparison to overall satisfaction with federal services, according to the fourth quarter 2010 study from ForeSee Results.
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FCC moves ahead on nationwide broadband system for first responders
Commission approves proposed rule to establish interoperability standards for public safety communications network.
Modernization
White House prepares interactive State of the Union speech
The White House invites people to watch the State of the Union speech in a live video feed at WhiteHouse.gov and to get enhanced features such as charts, graphs and other visual aids.
Modernization
HUD launches e-bookstore
The Housing and Urban Development Department's e-bookstore will make its reports available in Mobi and ePub format for e-readers and tablet devices.
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FEMA chief taps social media's potential for aiding disaster response
'Two-way conversation' with the public pursued through designing communication systems for easy access by online masses.
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A peek at the future of enterprise IT
The Consumer Electronics Show has become a harbinger of things to come for enterprise IT.
Modernization
Interior's CIO gets more power
The Interior Department is taking steps to transform its delivery of IT services and the agency’s CIO has been given new oversight responsibility to lead that effort.
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Homeland Security kills secure border tech program
The department decides to end Boeing contract for the troubled SBInet initiative and come up with a new technology plan.
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Security isn't the only barrier to cloud computing
Feds cite software licensing, portability and interoperability as major challenges.
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Project management's not-so-odd couple
Agile development and earned value management aren't as mismatched as they might seem at first glance.
Modernization
Governor takes cell phones away from employees
California Gov. Jerry Brown, saying he doesn't see why most state employees need cell phones on the job, has issed an order to collect half of the 96,000 state-issued phones, in a move designed to save $20 million.
Modernization
House websites go to Drupal
The House is transitioning to the Drupal open-source content management platform for its 520 websites.
Modernization
IT modernization still vexes many agencies
Modernizing legacy IT applications remains an ongoing problem for the federal government, and senior IT managers say outdated applications could put agency missions at risk, a study says.
Modernization
DISA may be key to consolidating the Pentagon's data centers
Analysts encouraged by Defense Secretary Robert Gates' plan to save millions by putting departmentwide IT in the cloud.
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Is Robert Gates a visionary?
If Robert Gates succeeds in cutting DOD costs through his plan, other agencies may follow suit.
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