People

Enterprise 2.0 and you

A view of the future of mass collaboration in government and business from the man who coined the term

Modernization

Science 2.0 evolves

Online work space and collaboration tools change how scientists work together

People

DHS names first deputy undersecretary for management

Elaine Duke, formerly DHS' chief procurement officer, will take on the job.

People

Terrorist watch list problems continue to rankle lawmakers

Four years after its inception, the watch list database still contains numerous errors, is not fully consolidated and is not supported by a clear strategy for screening people.

People

SBInet stumbles on its first steps

Software integration problems have held up the first segment of the multibillion-dollar program.

People

Software troubles delay SBInet progress

Border guards have not started using the network although lawmakers had expected it to be operational four months ago.

People

Agencies standardize ways to deal with terrorist watch list concerns

By signing a memo of understanding the agencies agree to appoint a senior official to address concerns from individuals on the list.

People

NARA to digitize Civil War-era documents

The Genealogical Society of Utah will help the agency digitize more than 1 million case files of approved pension applications filed by Union soldiers' widows.

People

Magistrate recommends court order to preserve White House e-mail messages

A judge will decide whether to issue the order after weighing the recommendations and any objections from the government.

People

Lawmakers seek more info on P2P security threats

A bipartisan group of 19 members of the House Oversight and Government Reform committee has asked FTC to better define the security risks associated with popular file-sharing technology.

Digital Government

Report predicts slower growth in IT spending

The IT budgets of civilian agencies will continue to rise during the next five years, while military IT spending remains relatively flat, according to a study by GEIA.

People

Groups press White House on e-mail

The recent litigation highlights issues agencies face in electronic records management.

Modernization

Do feds get paid enough?

Opinions vary on how well federal employees are compensated

People

Group files motion to preserve e-mail backup tapes

CREW says the Bush administration has illegally discarded 5 million e-mail messages, and it seeks a temporary restraining order to ensure the backups are kept.

People

New wiki targets federal IT community

The GovITwiki aims to be a one-stop shop for questions about the often complex government IT arena.

People

State issues new rules for Blackwater

Agency bolsters electronic surveillance of private security officers in Iraq.

People

Confusion over fusion centers

Lawmakers want to clarify the centers’ responsibilities and future funding.

People

State Department CIO to retire

James Van Derhoff's career at the department has spanned more than 30 years.

People

Gab with government via GSA's new blog

GovGab.gov features informal exchanges from five federal managers.

Digital Government

FAA wants satellite-based systems by 2020

The agency says the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system will improve monitoring of air traffic, but not all aviation groups are sold on the idea.