Digital Government

VA to open network to popular mobile devices

The Veterans Affairs Department plans to allow employees to use mobile devices on VA networks by Oct. 1, CIO Roger Baker announced.

Digital Government

Agencies urged to consider mobile-first strategy

A panel of federal executives working with mobile applications discussed the benefits of a "mobile-first" approach.

Modernization

Government IT products provider offers telework kits

New telework kits have all the gear needed to work remotely.

People

Federal road warriors have offices on-the-go

Agencies looking to save millions are giving up the status quo and adopting virtual workplace policies.

Digital Government

GSA helps agencies go mobile

The General Services Administration want to prepare federal agencies to use mobile devices to better reach citizens and perform their missions.

Digital Government

State starts mobile app for travelers

The State Department starts a mobile application to help U.S. travelers abroad.

Digital Government

What to name baby? SSA has a new mobile app for that.

The Social Security Administration is putting thousands of baby names within easy reach with a new iPhone application.

Modernization

DISA reveals strategy for near future directions

The Defense Information Systems Agency 2011-2012 Campaign Plan adds more focus and definition to the agency's near- and long-term directions, including a renewed emphasis on enterprise services and mobile-computing technologies.

Digital Government

The best of the federal blogosphere

Smart phones for behavioral health care; Who are Fannie and Freddie?; Invasion of the photo snappers; Art unplugged.

Cybersecurity

TSA testing mobile devices for its employees, CIO says

The Transportation Security Administration is conducting pilot projects to review several mobile devices for use by employees, CIO Emma Garrison-Alexander said.

People

Weiner resigns from Congress

After facing political pressure, Rep. Anthony Weiner resigned from Congress today.

People

Study: Work is not a place to go

Four questions IT leaders should be able to answer about equipping a mobile workforce.

Digital Government

Mobile health technologies go global

The World Health Organization details adoption of mHealth applications for health call centers, toll-free health lines and telemedicine.

Digital Government

Open gov: So far, so good, but further still to go

GSA's David McClure discusses the state of open government and the importance of customer service.

Modernization

Private sector can learn from feds' telework implementation

For once, the federal government blazes a trail for the business sector via its implementation of agency telework programs.

People

Feds can learn about telework from small business

An expert examines the wireless tools teleworkers need.

Modernization

Bill would require warrants for access to cloud e-mail, cell phone location data

Sen. Patrick Leahy has introduced legislation that would update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.

Modernization

Feds conflicted over cell phone tracking

The Justice Department is looking at smart phone tracking as a tool to solve crimes. Some lawmakers say tracking presents problems with consumer privacy.

Cybersecurity

FCC, FEMA to start mobile phone emergency alert system

The Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they are partnering with several companies to offer priority message emergency warnings through mobile phones.

Cybersecurity

Disaster response agencies need to go mobile, FEMA administrator says

The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said disaster response agencies should take advantage of the widespread use of mobile phones to improve their disaster communications with the public.