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Modernization
Need precedes the deed of moving to the cloud
NOAA's use of cloud computing for the National Weather Service's Web site could be a model for other agencies.
People
About Face(book): Marines lift ban on social networking
Marine Corps officials lifted a ban for marines on using social networking Web sites on the service’s non-secret network, according to a memo.
People
USDA releases draft open-gov plan
The Agriculture Department published a draft version of its open-government plan, which details how the agency plans to become more open and transparent to the public.
People
Lawmaker wants more technology for transparency
A new House bill would require the use of technologies to increase disclosures from lobbyists and lawmakers.
Digital Government
House passes P2P software reform bill
The House has passed a bill to restrict the use of peer-to-peer software on all federal government computers.
Cybersecurity
Social networking still a learning experience for agencies
Using new social media tools is still new to federal agencies and minor problems and missteps should be expected, several officials said today at the FOSE trade show.
Modernization
Social media likely coming to Vets health portal
Veterans Affairs officials plan to add social-media style tools to the portal veterans use to access health records, a VA officials said today at the 2010 FOSE conference.
Digital Government
States consolidate technology in response to tough economy
Consolidating IT infrastructures used by hundreds of state government agencies not only makes financial sense but also positions states to better use technology, state CIOs say.
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Digital Government
Emma Antunes embraces social media for collaboration
NASA's Spacebook shows agencies how to bring employees together to share ideas and expertise.
People
OPM wants more teleworking
Teleworking by federal employees could increase by 50 percent under goals set by OPM, a new strategic plan released by the agency shows.
Modernization
FCC national broadband effort gets Web site
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a new Web page today designed to provide information about the efforts to create a national broadband plan for public safety.
Modernization
New NOAA Web site tracks Arctic sea ice loss
A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Web site provides satellite measurements of the loss of Arctic sea ice and examines Arctic science and policy issues.
