Modernization
FDA broadens reach through widgets, content syndication
A widget embedded on partner Web sites drove more than 20 million visitors to FDA.gov to learn more about the peanut recall.
Digital Government
With social media, should DOD go to the people, or should the people go to DOD?
Paul A. Strassman's recent column—arguing that DOD's social media policy doesn't do enough to address security—sparked a lively debate among readers, many of whom question whether DOD, or government in general, is suited to hosting social media sites.
People
White House memo: Public contests can drive innovation
The Obama administration plans to provide agencies with a Web platform for conducting public challenges.
People
US clears way for social media to reach human rights activists
An amendment issued by the Treasury Department makes it legal to export Web technologies--such as instant messaging, chat and e-mail, and social networking--to Iran, Sudan and Cuba.
Digital Government
DOD social media policy fails to answer security questions
Former Director of Defense Information Paul Strassmann questions how DOD's new directive, permitting NIPRNet access to the Internet, will work without more explicit security direction.
Digital Government
Help a govlooper
When Antonia Broadwell, wife of former U.S. Geological Survey employee David Broadwell, was diagnosed with a serious form of cancer, the GovLoop community swung into action.
Digital Government
DOD welcomes Web 2.0 to its networks
Defense Department officials released a long-awaited set of policy directives for the use of social networking and other Internet technologies, a move that earned positive and negative reactions.
Digital Government
Protected information exchange could aid in Mideast missions
An unclassified project would operate on its own virtual private network and be certified and accredited for official use only.
Digital Government
Army refines program to spur app development
After false start, Army CIO launches Apps for the Army contest to foster more rapid software development.
People
Who's lurking on that social network?
Do you like to learn your peers' perceptions but don't want to share your own shards of wisdom? Then you may just be a social network lurker.
Digital Government
Feds, cybersecurity, cloud security take center stage at RSA 2010
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt and FBI chief Robert Mueller will all be taking the keynote stage at annual RSA Security Conference and Expo.
People
NTIA seeks help in meeting open government mandates
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is looking for a contractor to build content management and social networking Web sites in its effort to become more open and transparent.
Digital Government
DOD issues long-awaited social media policy
DOD issues a memo to address longstanding uncertainties about the use of social media and networks within defense agencies and military branches.
Digital Government
Interior's business center enhances cloud offering
Cloud services provider gives users access to collaboration and social media software.
Cybersecurity
CDC, other agencies find social media an elixir for healthier public relations
Social media experts from the CDC, Transportation Security Administration and NASA share tips and best practices about building successful Web 2.0 tools.
Digital Government
Feds will play a big part in broadband push
The Federal Communications Commission is slated to publish its big plan for faster broadband adoption in about three weeks, but that won’t be the only federal government involvement.
People
EPA launches rulemaking Web site
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a Web site designed to give the public new ways to participate in the rulemaking process.
People
White House official advises on open-government plans
Agencies' open-government plans should not specify programs but instead outline the goals for transparency, a White House official said today.
People
Employees and the public are full of good ideas that agencies can tap
Agencies must be ready to solicit ideas from the public and provide incentives for that participation.
Digital Government
You can't separate the 'social' from social media
Social networking has always been and will continue to be a vital part of any organization, whether it happens online or on the softball field, writes Steve Radick.
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