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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.
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Open-gov reviews devalue social media
For government agencies, the Defense Department has attracted above-average participation to its social media presence. But that doesn't impress the White House's open-government leaders.
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Unmasking anonymous posters; The coming cloud disaster; The future of IT
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TSA reverses Web site censorship policy
The Transportation Security Administration has retracted its week-old policy of blocking employees' work computer access to Web sites with "controversial opinion."
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Federal judiciary funds IT war chest 8 cents at a time
The federal judiciary may be operating its electronic public records program as a cash cow, charging the public a lot more than what it costs to operate the program, according to an advocate for open government.
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TSA blocks work access to sites with 'controversial' content
The Transportation Security Administration is censoring employees' access to "controversial" Web sites on work computers, according to CBS News.
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The dirty dozen: 12 bad government Web sites
While many governments and agencies have been striving to make their Web sites more up-to-date and accessible, some remain shocking examples of bad user experience.
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The new USA.gov: Enhanced search, mobile applications, easier to use
The redesigned USA.gov seeks to be more user-friendly, launched Friday with great fanfare.
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Agencies wary of handing over security management to cloud providers
Officials still want to manage certain controls internally, report finds.
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GSA unveils overhaul of USA.gov, featuring mobile apps
Government's home page also has upgraded search engine, links to key federal services.
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How have NASA's Mars robots lasted 24 times longer than expected (so far)?
NASA's two Mars Rover vehicles were designed to last only 90 days but, six years later, they're still operating.
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