Modernization
FBI launches new form to accept FOIA requests electronically
The FBI now offers a form to submit Freedom of Information Act requests electronically and a revamped records Web site.
Modernization
FCC establishes interoperability center for public safety
The Federal Communications Commission has created an interoperability center for public safety and released a proposal for funding a public safety broadband network.
Modernization
Is government really a voice-over-IP trendsetter?
Market researcher In-Stat reports that the government leads all industries in adopting VOIP, with 48 percent of agencies surveyed saying they use the technology, writes John Zyskowski.
Modernization
VA fiduciary management system is inadequate, GAO says
The Veterans Affairs Department's case management system for overseeing fiduciaries for 103,000 disabled veterans is not up to the job, the GAO says.
Modernization
Digital collateral damage blurs cyber warfare strategies
Without a road map on network connections, a cyberattack could take down friends' and foes' systems.
Modernization
Feds to cut greenhouse gases through the cloud
Vivek Kundra says shifting computer work from massive data centers to the Internet will conserve power and fuel.
Modernization
High court to settle 'sexting' at work case
The future of employee privacy rights in the workplace is taking center stage as the Supreme Court hears a case about sending and receiving racy messages via a government network.
Modernization
Data mining
iPad cuts into apps development; transparency efforts reduce FOIA requests, experts fear a cyberattack is imminent.
Cybersecurity
Federal cybersecurity monitoring goes real-time and digital
New rules call for agencies to continuously collect data about security status and stream it to OMB monthly, rather than report quarterly by paper.
Modernization
PUFF, just like that Air Force predicts volcanic cloud path
Within minutes the computer model forecast where plumes of ash were headed, giving commanders valuable information about where to establish temporary operations and route aircraft.
Modernization
Obama names his pick for U.S. public printer
The public printer leads the Government Printing Office, which has moved to its Federal Digital System to send out information.
Modernization
Consultants: Government is thirsty for foreign tech expertise
One caveat is small businesses based overseas must set up U.S. branches to qualify for such perks as set-aside contracts.
Modernization
GSA honors top federal achievers at IRMCO
GSA bestowed its annual awards for federal agency programs that improve government operations and increase transparency.
Modernization
FDA launches 40 online performance management dashboards
The Food and Drug Administration has started its online performance management system that tracks agency performance measures on 40 Web-based dashboards.
Modernization
IG questions SSA's data center siting process
The SSA's Inspector General knocks agency's process for choosing a location for its new $800M data center.
Modernization