Digital Government
Beijing impressions
Steve Kelman finds the charm and character of China's capital city.
Cybersecurity
Alleged White House e-mail cyber incident now called attack from China
Reports last week of alleged White House e-mails involved in a cyberattack in the United Kingdom are receding, but even so, diplomats abroad are calling for more global protocols for cyber activity.
Digital Government
Creative inspiration transforms new tech beyond original intentions
The uses of new technologies often go far beyond what their inventors imagined.
Modernization
World Bank starts voting on Apps for Development contest
The World Bank started public voting today on its first innovation contest, Apps for Development.
Digital Government
You say you want a revolution?
In response to a rapidly rising tide of protests, Egypt's government mobilized the police, imposed a curfew -- and turned off the Internet.
Digital Government
Roll Jordan roll
Jordan's tourist industry reflects security measures and an influx of Asian immigrants, in Steve Kelman's observation.
Digital Government
A Facebook scam that almost caught me
Columnist Steve Kelman comes close to falling for a Facebook scam.
Digital Government
Blogging on the road: Sabbath in Jerusalem
Blogger Steve Kelman observes some of the interesting Sabbath customs in Jerusalem.
Digital Government
Israel: Start-up nation
Steve Kelman and the authors of a book ponder why Israel produces so many entrepreneurs.
People
NORAD follows Santa's trip with new apps
For the 55th year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command continues its tradition of tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way through the world delivering gifts. This year NORAD taps Twitter, Facebook, Google Maps and mobile technology as its little helpers.
Digital Government
Thanksgiving in Florida and on Facebook
Blogger Steve Kelman reports on the cultural currents in southern Florida and on Facebook.
Digital Government
NATO mulls cyber alliance proposal
Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn III discussed a five-pillar strategy in late September with NATO leaders in Europe in efforts to promote joint cybersecurity initiatives
Digital Government
Winning the immigration lottery -- literally
Blogger Steve Kelman is impressed with a U.S. immigration policy that draws qualified applicants from all over the world.
Digital Government
Why international aid needs a viral social media presence
Networking on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube enables agency to advance its 'Third Goal': Sharing the experience with other Americans.
Digital Government
Taiwan launches cloud initiative
Taiwan's government has a five-year program to make that nation more competitive in the global cloud computing market.
Digital Government
Muslims in the U.S.: Reader comments and further reflections
Blogger Steve Kelman responds to readers who commented on his recent blog post about Muslims who feel unwelcome in the United States.
Digital Government
A new domain signs on with DNSSEC
Another top-level domain has been digitally signed to enable DNSSEC, the first step in a project by Internet Registry Afilias to expand the DNS Security Extensions to 13 more top-level domains by the end of the year.
Digital Government
Yes, Canada is different
Globetrotter Steve Kelman's travels take him to the Great White North.
Cybersecurity
U.S. approach to global cybersecurity falls short, GAO says
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt should take action to deal with problems posed by global cyberspace policy questions, a report says.
Digital Government