Modernization
Survey highlights differences in IT preparedness
In a recent survey, 94 percent of state and local IT professionals said their agencies were not prepared for the coming IT challenges.
Cybersecurity
Geospatial director: Make your data accessible
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency does not routinely share its information with the public, but after a recent natural disaster, the agency opened up its data with positive results.
People
Work: It's what you do, not where you do it
In the ongoing quest to save money, many agencies are turning to flexible, communal office space -- and are redefining work in the process.
People
Make the case for mobility
Winning approaches by federal leaders suggest that mobile success begins not with a device, but with a proper business plan.
Cybersecurity
Mobile malware meets BYOD
Infections of malicious software in mobile devices surged by 20 percent in 2013, just as bring-your-own-device strategies are gaining greater acceptance in government.
Cybersecurity
FEMA, NNSA get rad
A cloud-based project is aimed at boosting the ability to report radiation monitoring data in emergencies.
People
New report details federal best practices in telework
The Mobile Work Exchange has released a guide to telework success, developed in conjunction with OPM.
Modernization
Next up for acquisition workforce: virtual training
The Federal Acquisition Institute wants to develop mobile apps to help employees experiment with techniques and strategies in a low-risk environment.
Cybersecurity
Telework, IT could aid in 'major reassessment' of DHS HQ consolidation
Congressional report finds department has not factored tech advances into its space needs at St. Elizabeth's campus.
Digital Government
Report reveals feds’ mobile security gaps
Federal employees are much more likely to play fast and loose with mobile security than with a desktop computer, a new study says.
Digital Government
The Internet of Everything is worth trillions
New value of $14.4 trillion will be created in the private sector worldwide and $4.6 trillion in the public sector, according to an analysis from Cisco.
Modernization
A better, more social government in 2014
The General Services Administration's social media program manager has a short list of signals to watch.
Cybersecurity
Why the holidays made your BYOD approach a little trickier
All those smart phones and tablets under the Christmas tree inevitably mean a lot of new devices on the network – and plenty of accompanying security risks.
Modernization
FCC chairman spins history of communication -- and regulation
A free e-book from Tom Wheeler briefly details the 600-year-long story of the communications revolution and efforts by authorities to steer it for the 'public good.
Modernization
2020 census is counting on technology
The goal is to have at least 60 percent of the next decennial count's responses submitted electronically.
People
OPM telework report highlights government progress
Although the number of federal teleworkers has risen to 300,000, that's still less than one-third of those eligible to do so.
Cybersecurity
FEMA expands disaster crowdsourcing
A new app feature allows users to upload photos and report incident information from their smartphones.
Digital Government
Mobile challenges go beyond the technical
When developing mobile apps, federal agencies face a variety of obstacles in meeting users’ needs.
Digital Government
DARPA's map apps transforming battlefield operations
A Defense research agency program provides digital imagery to troops on the ground and aims to build a library of apps that are simple to access and use.
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