Modernization
Social networking — and its risks — are exploding in enterprise networks
The challenge of the explosive growth of social networking apps is that many can expose an organization's network to new forms of risks, according to a new report.
Modernization
DOD expands access to Defense Connect Online
The Defense Department's online collaborative tool previously accessible only to those holding DOD common access cards will now be accessible to sponsored non-DOD personnel serving as mission partners.
Modernization
10 ways a Facebook page can help local governments
The Web site InsideFacebook.com details 10 ways a Facebook presence can help local government leaders looking to truly understand the needs of the people they were elected or hired to serve.
People
Military uses social media to share info on Fort Hood shootings
Facebook and Twitter quickly became a way to communicate during and after the attack.
Digital Government
America seeks science collaboration with Muslim communities
Three scientists will work to expand collaboration in science and technologies between the United States and Muslim communities.
Modernization
DARPA to hold Internet competition
DARPA’s new contest challenges people to use the Internet to find 10 red weather balloons displayed across the United States for a day.
Modernization
Social media, virtual town halls and the top tech of 2009
How to win over social media holdouts; virtues of virtual town hall meetings; the best tech of 2009.
Digital Government
What does Twitter mean for foreign policy?
Experts say new media poses great opportunities for activists and some questions for governments.
Digital Government
NIH funds a Facebook for scientists
The National Institutes of Health funded a $12.2 million "Facebook for Scientists" project to set up a network for researchers.
Digital Government
Navy grapples with 'relentless pace' of technology change
Wennergren, Carey outline the Navy's progress toward implementing various information technology policies and systems that will shape the force’s interoperability and improve capabilities in defending against cyber threats.
Cybersecurity
Pointers
Federal URL shortener makes sense; Browser wars heat up; Is there any pie Google doesn't have its fingers in?; Stupid spammer tricks.
People
2.0 takes hold in the acquisition community
Acquisition 2.0 is about thinking differently and considering new approaches to operations. The ultimate goals are more efficiency and better results.
People
Acquisition 2.0 in action
These tools will help innovate and streamline processes by providing a more collaborative environment for decision-making, experts say.
Digital Government
White House uses social media to get green ideas
White House officials want federal employees and military members to submit ideas for clean energy.
Modernization
Coast Guard's example could aid agency communications integration efforts
The Coast Guard could be the leader as agencies and military organizations adopt integrated communications networks, according to the Guard's commandant.
Modernization
3 governing challenges, 3 Web solutions
Agencies use Web 2.0 tools, such as blogs and wikis, in a technique named crowdsourcing to get public input on policy issues.
Modernization
How Facebook can work for you
Having a landing spot such as a Facebook fan page can be a dynamic place for people to see goings-on with minimal effect on the organization’s official Web page, writes Joshua Salmons.
Modernization
5-minute citizen engagement plan
Agencies can better engage the public by learning from less serious sites that seek to 'make people happy for five minutes a day,' writes FCW columnist Mark Drapeau.
People
The 'browser mafia' must lead the IT revolution
Consensus on strategy is fleeting, but most recognize that IT is a catalyst for fundamental change, writes FCW columnist Chris Bronk.
Digital Government
USDA cultivates social-media campaigns through planning
Agriculture Department officials have used social media to publicize a tour of rural community revitalization projects.
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