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.
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