Digital Government
milBook (securely) harnesses social media behind DOD firewalls
Army's MilTech Solutions office is integrating security solutions across Army networks and platforms for collaboration.
Digital Government
How DOD wants to speed shop
One-product, one-test approach would involve the exchange of an approved products list, testing standards and vetting processes.
Digital Government
VA, DOD seek assessment of virtual e-health record vision
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments are hiring a contractor to analyze if Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record patient data can be successfully exchanged in a community.
Digital Government
Virtual directory serves as DOD's 'white pages'
Implementation of a Defense Department-wide virtual directory, already some 4 million listings strong, requires unity of effort across DOD.
Digital Government
South Korean military bans USB flash drives
In the wake of recent hacking attempts, the South Korean military plans to ban portable flash drives, according to reports.
Digital Government
Blog Briefs: Military spouses, Hollywood actors, health IT and vets debriefed
A roundup from the blog rolls of the federal government.
Acquisition
DOD gets ball rolling on insourcing
To save money and reduce the influence of defense contractors, Congress has handed the Defense Department $5 billion and a mandate to insource inherently governmental jobs.
Cybersecurity
Four U.S. agencies deficient in controlling stimulus reporting errors, auditors say
Inspectors general have identified shortcomings in the monitoring of mistakes and omissions in Recovery Act reporting at four federal agencies.
Modernization
Laptop with personal data about thousands stolen from Army employee
A government laptop containing names and personally identifiable information of more than 42,000 patrons of childcare and recreational facilities at Fort Belvoir in Virginia since 2005 was stolen on Nov. 28.
Digital Government
House passes defense bill that would reduce use of contractors
Defense spending bill includes measures to reduce spending on contractor outsourcing and new programs to reduce fraud and abuse.
Digital Government
Public or private, the cloud makes its business case
The Defense Department and Arlington County, Va., chose different paths to cloud computing.
Digital Government
DOD falls in line with Open Government Directive
Coming on the heels of the Dec. 8 rollout of the Open Government Directive, the Defense Department today said it is implementing a number of initiatives of its own to meet the newly established requirements for government transparency.
Digital Government
VA plans pilot projects for Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record initiative
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments are seeking vendors for a series of pilot projects in anticipation of the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record program.
Digital Government
The news of 2009: From buzz to bust
Some stories christened by the Buzz of Week in 2009 have proven less buzz-worthy than others.
People
DOD social-media policy still in limbo
Official promises the policy is very close to completion.
Digital Government
Military and overseas voters to get online options
The 2010 Defense Authorization Act includes requirements to ease voting for Americans overseas.
Acquisition
DOD to scrutinize contractors' support services
DOD will revise how its managers review contractors’ services that support work that is set aside for only government employees to perform.
People
Ethics rule could slow DOD's revolving employment door
Defense Department employees who have worked on large procurements must get a written opinion from an ethics officer before signing on with a defense contractor.
Digital Government
Army chief of staff outlines global security challenges
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey outlines four key areas must be addressed for global security.
People