Digital Government
Wounded warriors' care impeded by incompatible systems
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments set up a special program in 2007 to coordinate care after the negative publicity about gaps in care at Walter Reed. But there are still gaps because of their information systems, according to a new report.
Digital Government
State lawmakers oppose open source for VA health records
Five Wisconsin lawmakers are urging the VA and Defense Department to consider the benefits of a single vendor for an electronic health record system, according to a Nextgov report.
Digital Government
DOD reconsiders the insourcing question
Officials look more strategically at the acquisition workforce, but there are concerns about who DOD sees as part of that group.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command's strategy becomes more clear
As cyber threats to Defense Department networks increase, Gen. Keith Alexander is pursuing an aggressive 5-point strategy.
Digital Government
New mobile device policy planned for DOD
New DOD rules for secure mobile technology use is in the works, one official says.
Modernization
New Army CIO inherits complicated responsibilities, competing priorities
LandWarNet, enterprise e-mail and the Army Cyber Command are all getting the immediate attention of new CIO Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence.
Modernization
Best government IT programs honored
The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council honored the most innovative federal IT programs at its annual luncheon.
Modernization
DOD shutters access to video-streaming websites
Access to streaming video on websites, including YouTube, Amazon and Google video, has been blocked by DOD's Cyber Command.
People
In shutdown, military would work without pay
The Defense Department has outlined a draft contingency plan for a federal government shutdown to establish some policy decisions ahead of time, according to reports.
People
Japan's earthquake shows strength of social networking in crisis
Social networks across the globe bonded to help with rescue efforts and information dissemination in Japan after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake.
Digital Government
Major battle ahead over DOD spending
The U.S. public overwhelmingly wants defense cuts, but the Defense Department says that's dangerous.
People
Army needs better acquisition process, official says
Growth in Army capabilities must come without an increased price, an Army acquisition official says.
People
Teri Takai leaves CIO job open
With the departure of former California CIO Teri Takai to be DOD's CIO, the floodgates have opened for new candidates who have a handle on IT strategy.
Modernization