Modernization
Cobol remains old standby at agencies despite showing its age
As mainframe programming language Cobol marks 50 years of service, dedicated government users make plans for keeping the reliable old applications humming along.
Modernization
VA will use existing technology for new GI bill benefits
An automated system to process veterans’ education benefits won’t become operational until late 2010, VA officials said.
Modernization
Federal 100 winner: Tom Clark
Clark, the Coast Guard’s network architect and senior network engineer, constructed the Coast Guard’s IT architecture in a way that would transition the agency to the Homeland Security Department’s common IP network, known as OneNet.
Modernization
Army creates checklists for network tools
Service officials plan to use the acquisition process to build an enterprise-wide interoperable and integrated network.
Cybersecurity
DHS sees upgrade for Common Operating Picture
A senior Homeland Security Department official said DHS wants to upgrade its Common Operating Picture and make it more accessible to state and local authorities.
Modernization
Draft standard could improve financial reports
Agencies would use the standard report management process to generate financial data and statements including for balance sheets and statement of budgetary resources.
Modernization
CANES to consolidate shipboard networks
As the Navy prepares to rework its shore-based networks under the Next Generation Enterprise Network, a parallel effort is under way to streamline the networks on ships.
Modernization
NAPA urges collaboration leadership
The administration should target priorities for open, connected and innovative government to change the way agencies operate, a report says.
Cybersecurity
DNI releases new information-sharing policy
The outgoing Director of National Intelligence recently directed intelligence agencies to share their intelligence and analyses by integrating IT systems.
Modernization
Vendors' help sought for NIEM's next step
Officials who manage the National Information Exchange Model look to industry for software tools to help expand adoption of the program.
Modernization