Digital Government
What's Brewin: YouTube, MySpace and PTSD
Defense plans to rely on social media to destigmatize mental health for troops.
Modernization
Bush administration vows Gustav response will be different
Preparing before the hurricane hits marks a major divergence from Katrina plans, agency officials say.
Digital Government
Agencies get ready for massive Gulf Coast storm
Hurricane Gustav could make landfall days after the third anniversary of Katrina, which caught the government off-guard.
Modernization
Democratic convention shows off technological prowess
AT&T expects to handle more wireless network traffic than any single event in its history.
Modernization
Defense radio project not practical or affordable, GAO says
Immature technologies, unstable requirements and aggressive schedules conspire to run up costs for joint tactical radios.
Digital Government
Board recommends new strategy for complex Defense programs
Report says the department should follow the integrated approach used for the Future Combat Systems.
Digital Government
Air Force suspends Cyber Command program
Decision to ratchet back the Cyber Command may have come from Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who wants to see a greater role for the Navy in cyberspace
Digital Government
What's Brewin: An RFID Game Plan
The Pentagon wants to spend $744 million to integrate new radio frequency identification technology into its supply chain.
Digital Government
Defense Intelligence Agency launches mega IT contract
Multiple award pact will provide technology equipment and services worldwide.
Digital Government
Defense launches mental health portal for vets
Soldiers can anonymously seek services for combat stress and other ailments without the social stigma.
Digital Government
Appropriators worry VA isn't capitalizing on IT centralization
The central office responsible for overseeing the department's technology lacks a clear organizational structure, Senate panel reports.
Digital Government
Intelligence director urges IT overhaul
An integrated computer system is needed to deliver information that is tailored to analysts' requirements, Mike McConnell says.
Digital Government
Military Health System plans to 'evolve' electronic record system
Agency will work on converged evolution of VA and Defense systems.
Digital Government
HHS to pay doctors to use prescription systems
Financial incentives aimed at adding to the 10 percent of clinicians who now use an e-prescribing system.
Digital Government
Alaskan company to test new shortwave technology
Success of the digital radio station may lead to military applications for special forces and intelligence operations.
Digital Government
What's Brewin: A New VistA for AHLTA?
The Military Health System is on a quest to replace its aging e-records system.
Digital Government