Modernization

OMB to push for big changes in IT management

The federal government is doing a major rehab on how it oversees and manages the $70 billion in annual IT spending.

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Army IT Agency pushes technology transformation

The Army IT Agency is pushing transformation in data center consolidation and unified communications.

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OMB plan to streamline IT purchasing wins praise but faces headwinds

House Republicans and appropriations players could resist effort to align federal technology refreshment with funding cycle.

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GSA official touts progress on Data.gov

Though funding challenges linger, the site offers dramatically more information than before and encourages two-way communication, project director says.

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Tech innovation outpaces government's desire to change

Google's dispute with Interior is just a symptom of a much larger problem: The government still resists change, writes Chris Bronk.

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Cities, counties get an app for delivering services

Government Computer News

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Is it time to stop mailing the Federal Register?

Few employees reference the hard copy, but many read it online, officials say.

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SSA introduces revamped site

The Social Security Administration launched a redesigned website today after a recent report of mixed scores on customer satisfaction.

Cybersecurity

Analysis: FedRAMP's flaws

A cybersecurity expert critiques the new program seeking to address security in the cloud.

Modernization

Expert Dialogue: Headed for the Cloud

Ask Chris Kemp, NASA's chief technology officer, about what's next in cloud computing.

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Lawmakers expect DHS to cancel troubled border security program

SBInet contract has encountered cost, schedule and performance problems.

Modernization

Digital India: less talk more action

Financial Times

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NARA e-mail service on the fritz

Efforts to replace faulty network equipment have been complicated by problems with U.S. trade law.

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HHS to help push 'text4baby' service to 1 million

Mothers and mothers-to-be can sign up for the free text4baby mobile health program being expanded this month with help from the Health and Human Services Department.

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PowerPoint: Your guide to loving it, hating it or leaving it

FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner provides some handy tips for loving PowerPoint -- or for getting more time to spend with your family.

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Gates: Robots are next hot health technology

Microsoft chairman also touts potential of mobile devices to improve medical, banking systems.

Cybersecurity

Observers recommend broader role for government in cybersecurity

Panelists say government should concentrate on preparing for the unknown and delegating responsibilities instead of developing best practices.

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NIST talks simulation and cloud roadmap at forum

Government Computer News