Modernization

GAO's Web site goes mobile

The Government Accountability Office has started a new mobile version of its Web site to make its work more available on BlackBerrys and iPhones.

Modernization

James Wenke: Improving disaster recovery, virtually

2010 Rising Star award winner James Wenke developed a virtual server environment that saved money and improved reliability by providing failover capacity and increased survivability.

Modernization

DHS meets most conditions for border systems

The Homeland Security Department has satisfied or partially satisfied 10 of the 11 conditions Congress set on obligating funds for border security systems, fencing and technology in 2010, the GAO says in a new report.

Modernization

Army announces winners of contest to develop smart phone programs

Response of 'digital natives' exceeds Army technology chief's expectations.

Modernization

Army plans private cloud

Information Week

Modernization

FEMA needs to bridge logistics software gaps: IG

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has made progress in logistics, but its Total Asset Visibility logistics information system isn't finished, a new report says.

Modernization

Soundbytes: Hammers, Google and Gaffes

A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.

Cybersecurity

FCC plan to support emergency communications relies on unproven technology

Many public safety organizations oppose the proposal to auction spectrum to commercial interests.

Modernization

New-look Federal Register online debuts

The government today released a new online prototype for its daily diary of agency and news that's designed to be more usable, understandable and accessible.

Modernization

Are cloud and ITIL like oil and water?

What gives when the Information Technology Infrastructure Library advice says seek total control of your technology assets but cloud computing says don’t sweat the small stuff?

Modernization

'Jointness': The new battlefield watchword in data sharing

Several information-sharing programs, particularly those under DISA, are breaking down silos that have long impeded battlefield coordination.

Modernization

Google unveils apps suite for government

Company says it is the first set of cloud computing tools to be certified as meeting federal security standards.

Modernization

Justice Department to survey agencies on accessibility compliance

Federal agencies should get ready for their first accessibility compliance evaluation since 2004, according to a new White House memo.