Modernization
CEOs to feds: Consolidate data centers to cut IT spending
Both men attempted to play down concerns about information loss or security breaches that cloud critics say are inevitable when outsourcing data.
Digital Government
Interior executives test iPads in bid to boost productivity
Devices are cheaper than laptops, but whether they are cost-effective remains questionable.
Digital Government
Test affirms United States' ability to circumvent Internet censors
Administration calls for Egypt to restore cell phone, Internet access after regime blocked feeds.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security moves full-speed-ahead on Einstein cybersecurity tool
Department plans to finish installing the somewhat controversial network monitoring part of the system this year, secretary says in State of the Union-like address.
Cybersecurity
White House considers relaxing cloud security requirements
Industry officials say some FedRAMP mandates hinder implementation of plans to outsource more computing to Web services companies.
Cybersecurity
Defense is building a database to analyze all network traffic
Cyber Command aims to develop a detailed view of online threats.
Digital Government
New border surveillance project faces same problems that doomed SBInet
Security experts say DHS needs a different approach and more acquisition personnel to successfully develop a virtual fence.
Digital Government
House, Senate Judiciary chairs clash over extending online spy provisions
Senate measure offers a longer-term solution and more oversight than the rival House proposal.
Digital Government
Army officials advocate energy networks to help soldiers refuel on the go
Setup would allow troops to locate places to recharge batteries wirelessly, eliminating the need to carry generators.
Digital Government
Open-government initiative marks two-year milestone
Expert Don Tapscott shares insight on what he believes should be the transparency initiative's future.
Modernization
FEMA chief taps social media's potential for aiding disaster response
'Two-way conversation' with the public pursued through designing communication systems for easy access by online masses.
Digital Government
Project to digitize visa processing encounters roadblocks
Effort relies too heavily on contractors and is victim to an overly aggressive timeline, top Homeland Security IT official says in report.
Cybersecurity
Administration says it will give industry and academia heads up on cyberattacks
Government will share intelligence and law enforcement data on malicious activity so other sectors can protect their infrastructure.
Modernization
Homeland Security kills secure border tech program
The department decides to end Boeing contract for the troubled SBInet initiative and come up with a new technology plan.
Digital Government
Tracing Transparency
President Obama's open government initiative unleashed a torrent of agency data, but citizens still don't believe they're getting the whole story.
Digital Government