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.

People

Federal 100: Emma Antunes

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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

Federal 100: Beth Noveck

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People

Federal 100: Vivek Kundra

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People

Federal 100: Craig Newmark

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Federal 100: Rear Adm. John Goodwin

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Digital Government

Federal 100: Sonny Bhagowalia

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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.