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Gov 2.0: Transparency without accessibility?

Despite progress, advocates say some high-profile federal Web sites still fail to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

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5 dark linings in the silver cloud

Some people are finding that the cloud computing fever is subsiding, and all they’ve got left is a dry hack.

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Social networking — and its risks — are exploding in enterprise networks

The challenge of the explosive growth of social networking apps is that many can expose an organization's network to new forms of risks, according to a new report.

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DOD expands access to Defense Connect Online

The Defense Department's online collaborative tool previously accessible only to those holding DOD common access cards will now be accessible to sponsored non-DOD personnel serving as mission partners.

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SSA faces hurdles in replacing data center, IG says

The Social Security Administration has to meet a high level of expectations in spending economic stimulus law funding for a new data center, according to a report from the inspector general.

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Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials

Employee violations of security policies continue to introduce risks that hackers exploit, survey results show.

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10 ways a Facebook page can help local governments

The Web site InsideFacebook.com details 10 ways a Facebook presence can help local government leaders looking to truly understand the needs of the people they were elected or hired to serve.

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NARA admits violating internal policy on personal info

NARA's policy required it to destroy hard drives, but in some cases agency personnel returned them to vendors instead, official says.

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Cancer institute seeks expert to develop data standards

The National Cancer Institute plans to standardize data elements in its research grid for better information sharing.

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DARPA to hold Internet competition

DARPA’s new contest challenges people to use the Internet to find 10 red weather balloons displayed across the United States for a day.

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VA data process needs improvement, IG says

The VA should improve its process to find some missing and bad data, according to a new report.

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Record numbers use IRS' e-file in 2009

IRS officials say a record number of people have filed their tax returns electronically this year.

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FEMA needs better IT systems to cut risk of double-dipping, auditors say

FEMA pays out billions in disaster aid without the means to guard against double-dipping, according to a new audit.

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Two cases for the cloud

The Defense Department chose a private cloud, and Arlington County, Va., turned to a public offering to address their information technology needs.