Modernization
Virtual training has risks
Second Life and similar virtual environments have a share of dangers for the unwary agency.
Modernization
GSA signs agreements with Web 2.0 providers
Several terms of service agreements reached with new media providers clear the way for federal agencies to use the social networking services.
Modernization
DISA seeks input on the GIG's architecture
The agency wants help from industry in defining the acquisition strategy for the Global Information Grid’s network management architecture.
Modernization
Postal Service software wins award
The optimization software allows the service to accept multiple bids from contractors and then pick the best deal.
Modernization
NOAA adds Great Lakes images
The detailed, three-dimensional images on Google Earth let visitors explore the canyons and sandbars in the Great Lakes.
Modernization
Analyst: Virtual workspaces will come
Growing demands for energy and a need to retain aging workers will make virtual workspaces a necessity in the near future, a technology analyst said.
Cybersecurity
House panel wants cybersecurity briefing
After reports that information about the Joint Strike Fighter Program was stolen, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee requests a briefing.
Modernization
GAO: Retirement program modernization lags
OPM’s attempt to modernize a paper-intensive and antiquated retirement system is only partially complete, according to GAO.
Modernization
Open-source tool available for unclassified work
The Forge.mil tool can now be used for unclassified open-source projects.
Cybersecurity
Report: Hackers penetrate DOD computer systems
The Wall Street Journal reports that hackers broke into computer systems that had data on DOD’s Joint Strike Fighter project.
Modernization
Vets of Iraq, Afghanistan wars get new Web site
New Veterans Affairs site is designed to address the needs and questions of vets returning from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
People
Looking for a few good friends
Now that the General Services Administration has reached an agreement with Facebook, an immensely popular social-networking tool, clearing the way for agencies to use it as they see fit, the question becomes: Why would they?
Modernization
Library of Congress starts YouTube channel
Recent and historical videos from the library’s collection are available on the channel.
Modernization
GSA signs agreement with Facebook
The agreement satisfies legal issues that barred federal agencies from using the social-networking Web site.
Modernization
Marine Corps seeks help in buying computers
Marine Corps officials want help from industry in developing a strategy for buying rugged and nonrugged computers.
Modernization
NASA astronaut tweets about mission
The public can follow Mike Massimino’s training for a mission to NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope via Twitter.
Modernization
DISA wants new information-sharing technology
The agency wants research projects to develop technology that will improve command and control.
Modernization
EPA launches Earth Day Web sites
One online tool lets visitors download environmental tips widget for use on public Web sites.
People
Navy keeps EDS on hand for extended NMCI transition
The Navy, realizing the move to the Next Generation Enterprise Network program will take longer than originally expected, has awarded EDS a contract to maintain Internet services through NCMI.
Modernization
DOD updates e-learning standard
The new edition of the standard allows organizations to easily exchange online learning, training and educational content, DOD says.
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