Modernization
NIST could move to Drupal
Another proprietary system could be destined for the dustbin as NIST considers a move to an open-source option.
People
Citizens provide guidance for Commerce's digital government efforts
Officials at the Commerce Department asked the public for ideas on what to focus on in implementing the federal digital strategy, and the replies are coming in.
Digital Government
At NOAA, there's gambling at Rick's
NOAA's recently revealed reprogramming of funds should come as a shock to no one, says Alan Balutis.
Digital Government
Census offers real-time peeks into economy
A new mobile app provides key statistics on U.S. financial matters and trends.
People
Commerce wants public help with digital strategy
Help the Commerce Department pick its first two projects under the Federal Digital Strategy.
People
Census introduces API to make information more accessible
New tool, part of Obama's digital government strategy, allows developers to create custom apps and reach new users.
Modernization
Virtualization: A first step to the cloud
Tackling the cultural and technical changes required for the virtualization of IT can make a future transition to a cloud environment much easier.
Modernization
State's cloud doesn't measure up to NIST standards, IG finds
Audit finds weaknesses that keep the State Department's cloud-computing efforts from meeting NIST's guidelines.
Cybersecurity
NIST's new cyber center ready for public-private insight
A collaborative new effort will work to develop cybersecurity solutions and spur job creation.
Digital Government
Commerce secretary resigns
Secretary cites medical issue as reason for his decision to leave.
Cybersecurity
Can new mobile government plans overcome old problems?
Federal agencies are rolling out a host of mobile strategies, but will it be enough to overcome decades-old challenges?
People
Top NIST workers to receive modest bonuses
Changes to personnel management system removes minimum bonus requirement.
People
Grant Thornton taps former fed to lead global public sector practice
New managing principal has 25 years of government experience.
Cybersecurity
Lynn McNulty: The grandfather of federal cybersecurity
Lynn McNulty emphasized security not as a constraint but as an e-government enabler.
Modernization
NIST guide aims to explain cloud in plain language
New document details risk management and other security issues related to cloud computing.
Digital Government
Census bureau lagging on geographic coding of residences, IG says
The Census Bureau has to find a better way to geographically code homes and assess the accuracy of its master address file, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
10 ways to secure the IT supply chain
NIST's streamlined guidance on risk management focuses on a set of key recommendations for ensuring the security and reliability of information and communications systems.
Modernization
NOAA's innovative climate website gets cutback in House
House lawmakers approved only a single cutback to the proposed Commerce and Justice department budgets this week, targeting a new climate website.
People
Federal agency CIOs squeeze savings from IT spending
CIO shares successful savings strategies.
Digital Government
NOAA makes magic solicitation disappear
Faster than you can say 'abracadabra,' NOAA withdrew a solicitation for a stage magician to appear at an employee event.
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