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GAO says more planning needed for DHS emergency communications
The Homeland Security Department should beef up plans for key officials to communicate when networks go down, GAO recommends.
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When custom software was king
Custom technology used to be the only option for government agencies, but now commercial products address most needs, experts say.
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USA.gov's successful shift to cloud computing could become the model
GSA is looking to expand vendor-hosting approach to other government Web sites, study says.
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GovLoop acquisition by GovDelivery strengthens both, analysts believe
GovDelivery has access to GovLoop's 18,000 government employee members, while GovLoop will benefit from capital and expertise, analysts say.
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Recovery board unveils makeover of stimulus spending Web site
New site, which will track economic stimulus funds, has pictorial representations of spending data, advanced search functions and multimedia tutorials, but no data sets yet.
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What's on Apps.gov
Apps.gov offers a variety of products and services, although the number of contractors on the site is relatively low compared to the overall number of IT contractors on GSA’s Schedule 70.
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7 questions to introduce you to Apps.gov
The new Apps.gov storefront has raised a lot of questions. Here are some answers.
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Apps.gov: The new look in government procurement*
The recent surprise launch of Apps.gov stirred up a lot of buzz in government and industry but also a lot of criticism.
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3 questions to consider before moving a data center to the cloud
Remaking data centers in the image of a cloud means delivering IT services to internal customers with operations that are efficient, flexible and fast.
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DISA’s view from the cloud
Henry Sienkiewicz explains why DISA set up an internal cloud-computing service and what it means for operations.
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Agencies prepare for merged Dell-Perot Systems
Agencies and experts say Dell and Perot Systems will continue providing the same level of service.
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New NASA CIO views technology as an enabler
Cureton brings social media savvy to new post as NASA CIO.
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Stimulus spenders race to the finish line
States and feds rush to meet a reporting deadline — and there is no shortage of obstacles to providing data to the public.
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Microsoft, BNY Mellon to help states track stimulus spending
Agencies can use hosted or on-site software to track and manage projects via graphical dashboards, maps and analytics.
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Recommended Reading
What type of CIO are you?; FDA and Web 2.0: Oh, how things have changed; Who built the first computer, really?; Checking up on Big Brother.
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Telework speeds security-clearance process
At-home investigators at the Office of Personnel Management helped to reduce the security clearance backlog, John Berry, OPM director, said today.
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DHS explores virtual world technologies
The Homeland Security Department wants to know how virtual world technologies and Web-based tools can help responders prepare for emergencies.
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White House to get ideas from federal employees
Federal employees can submit ideas to the White House on how to improve agencies' performance and reduce spending through a contest started today by OMB.
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White House kicks off budget-cutting contest for fed employees
Winner will meet with President Obama and the submission will be included in the Executive Office's fiscal 2011 budget proposal.
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