Modernization
FCC has higher aspirations for its data
The Federal Communications Commission has filled a pair of new executive posts as part of a broad initiative to improve the utility and accessibility of FCC data.
Cybersecurity
Now You See It
From transparency to the cloud, CIOs weigh the costs and consequences of sharing more data.
Modernization
OMB puts brakes on financial systems modernization
The Obama administration announced today that it will overhaul the federal financial management system and prohibit agencies from placing task orders or contracts for modernization efforts.
Modernization
Tracking gulf oil spill efforts, in real time
Anyone with a Web browser and Internet connection can now track data related to the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill in real time.
Modernization
Data Mining
Telecommuters can handle more work; Cloud and mobile computing will overtake PCs by 2020; Feds use unsafe methods to transfer files.
Modernization
There are no shortcuts to findability
The hype around improving the findability of online information can lead to shortsighted solutions.
Modernization
Obama backs FCC broadband plan
But the White House doesn't identify where they'll acquire the necessary spectrum to make the expanded service a reality.
Modernization
Agencies' faulty payments make OMB site hit list
OMB has started a Web site, PaymentAccuracy.gov, to highlight work to reduce improper payments made by agencies.
Modernization
State, Egyptian tech officials meet to improve U.S.-Muslim ties
Delegation is part of a continuing effort to improve Middle East relations following President Obama's call for a new beginning in the tense relationship between Americans and Muslims.
Modernization
GSA wants vendor ideas to improve communications
The General Services Administration wants ideas from vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
Modernization
Forge.mil could be replicated for civilian agencies
GSA official outlines plans to engage people and implement effective IT solutions across the government.
Modernization
How smart should the smart grid be?
Updating the electrical grid makes sense, but there are still a few bugs to work out, writes FCW columnist Chris Bronk.
Modernization
White House releases first intellectual property strategy
The White House has launched its first interagency strategy for fighting pirated software and other intellectual property
Modernization
Security washes out cloud savings
John Pescatore, Gartner Research vice president, advises federal agencies to take a careful look at security while estimating their savings in the cloud.
Modernization
Federal IT workers dubious of data-center consolidation plan
While federal IT stakeholders agree that consolidating government data centers is a good idea, some doubt if or when it will happen, while others have concerns about security and their jobs.
Modernization
You've got Gmail: Berkeley Lab moving to Google platform
About 5,000 e-mail users at the Energy Department's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California are getting Google's cloud-based Gmail system for electronic communications.
Modernization
Treasury plans sweeping Web overhaul
Modernization project will include redeploying Treasury's official Web site, as well as FinancialStability.gov and MakingHomeAffordable.gov, on the cloud.
Modernization