People

Survey: Budget pressures could lead to new business models

Government and industry leaders also said business and technology must be better integrated.

People

Europe targets at-risk groups for 'e-Inclusion'

The program aims to help people gain Internet access and boost broadband coverage to 90 percent of the European Union's population.

People

Accenture establishes public service institute

The group will bring together academics, officials and government service providers to discuss government policy and service delivery strategies.

Cybersecurity

DOD: China fielding cyberattack units

A new Pentagon report states China is stepping up its information warfare and computer network attack capabilities.

Modernization

Get ready for IPv6, industry leader says

IPv4 use will peak in 2010, Alex Lightman said.

Digital Government

Iraqi scientists get virtual access to research

Federal, private sector will help Iraqis build and take control of digital science library

Cybersecurity

Web extra: Campfire stories of SCADA insecurity

As government and industry start taking the cybersecurity of industrial control systems more seriously, shocking and funny stories are emerging.

Modernization

Customs agents are seizing record amounts of pirated IT hardware

But counterfeit technology is finding its way into government agencies.

People

U.S./Iraqi research team relies on Internet to talk

Safety concerns prevent Iraqis from speaking English for long periods of time in public.

People

UPDATED: Beaming across the border

DHS and State disagree on which security technology to use for border protection

People

DHS, HHS make secret pact to share airline passenger info

The ACLU says the agreement could violate a deal with the European Union.

People

DHS: E-passport live test a success

The agency is on track to meet its Oct. 26 deadline for use of the passports.

Cybersecurity

Cyberattackers can exploit Pentium self-defense

The vulnerability affects every computer that runs on x86 architecture, an expert said at the CanSecWest/core06 conference.

People

Border Patrol to expand UAV usage

A success so far, unmanned aerial vehicles also cause concern for some officials.

Cybersecurity

International body adopts network security standard

The ISO approved a comprehensive model that identifies critical requirements to ensure end-to-end network security.

Modernization

Europe wants more broadband

European Commission officials have called for greater high-speed Internet coverage across the continent to spur job growth.

People

Thompson: A time to share

We need to find a way for federal, state and local authorities to share terrorism information.

Modernization

System eases traffic's toll on Stockholm

The congestion or value pricing system charges fees for driving into the city at certain times of the day.

Digital Government

European Commission to digitize 6 million docs

Books, documents and cultural materials will be available online through the European Digital Library.

Digital Government

Energy launches megasearch effort

Internet users will be able retrieve scientific research from four major portals by entering one query on one Web site.