People
Sylvia Burns promoted to Interior CIO
The department’s new chief information officer had served as acting CIO since March.
Digital Government
USGS shakes up earthquake maps
An updated National Seismic Hazard Map reminds that the risks extend far beyond California.
Digital Government
USGS draws FEMA a 3-D map
A U.S. Geological Survey mapping program will bring data and related mapping tools to bear on flood risk management and other hazards.
Modernization
The dirty truth about missing emails
While many agencies have been developing and adopting strategies to manage their records electronically, the IRS scandal has revealed a gaping chasm between policy and implementation.
Modernization
Interior gets green light for Drupal consolidation initiative
The Interior Department is consolidating nine content management platforms into one, built with open source software.
Modernization
Keeping tabs on costs at Interior
A decision by senior IT officials to review every tech purchase of more than $3,000 has paid handsome dividends at the Interior Department.
Digital Government
A brief history of open data
From eight simple principles to today's vast ecosystem, here's what's happening -- and how to take full advantage.
People
Mazer steps down as Interior CIO
Longtime department leader will assist with transition until July.
Digital Government
USGS unveils new Web presence, seeks feedback
The new site is part of a two-year effort to make the U.S. Geological Survey's online resources more accessible and user-friendly.
Digital Government
Why maps matter
With new technologies and an explosion of geodata, more and more agencies are mapping to make sense of their missions.
Modernization
Amazon's other secret cloud win
AWS is not one of the prime contractors an an Interior Department project, but will partner with half of the 10 awardees.
Modernization
Interior making big moves to the cloud
The Interior Department is making a big push to the cloud in the midst of transforming its IT capabilities by awarding 10 contracts valued at as much as $10 billion over the next decade.
Modernization
Interior takes records management to the cloud
New system promises to cut costs, deliver 'real business intelligence.'
Modernization
Feds showcase successful moves to the cloud
Officials from DHS, Interior and the federal courts share case studies for those looking to get started.
People
EPA's Lisa Jackson joins Apple
Former EPA head will lead computer company's environmental efforts.
Digital Government
USGS's new database helps users map biodiversity
A new web site opens up more than 100 million mapped records of nearly every living species nationwide.
People
Tweets give USGS early warning on earthquakes
The U.S. Geological Survey is finding an unexpected value in Twitter's brief, rapid widespread message capability.
People
Berry to leave OPM for Interior?
Ken Salazar's coming departure renews speculation about OPM's leader.
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