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'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.

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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.

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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.

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Security, acquisition remain barriers for cloud computing

Centralized certification and expanded online purchasing would encourage agencies to embrace mobile platforms, analyst says.

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Data errors: OMB's online IT dashboard doesn't compute

The Government Accountability Office found outdated data and other inaccuracies in its evaluation of the Office of Management and Budget's online IT dashboard.

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Report: IT dashboard plagued by outdated data

Watchdog finds website intended to provide near real-time updates on projects' cost and progress doesn't have the latest information.

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GAO incorporates new technologies into strategic plan

Advances in technology and the wide-ranging effects of networks and virtualization will influence federal programs during the next five years, the Government Accountability Office reported.

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Applying for FEMA aid now a smart phone app away

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that it has set up a new service that allows smart phone users to apply for federal disaster aid.

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IT spending dashboard goes mobile

Federal Computer Week

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Data Mining

The public is wary about Internet tracking; mobile users feel safe; telecommuting views don't match reality.

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Congress gets its head into the cloud

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s interest in cloud computing reflects a new awareness in Congress of the technology’s potential benefits.

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Microsoft's Ballmer (surprise) big on cloud computing's potential

Steven Ballmer, chief executive officer for Microsoft, kicked off the software giant's Worldwide Partner Conference on Monday with a speech outlining the company's vision for a technology that could soar: cloud computing.

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vGov for feds aims to be a more engaging online environment

The National Defense University's Paulette Robinson recently spoke with staff writer Alice Lipowicz about an interagency effort to create a secure online world known as Virtual Government where federal employees can collaborate on projects, learn new skills and participate in meetings from any location.