People

Experts: Changes will come fast for government IT

Executives say a new administration and new generation of workers will force government information technology to evolve quickly.

Cybersecurity

Experts: Enterprise architecture key to IT security

The availability of malware on the Web is creating new security challenges, they say.

Digital Government

HUD launches financial education Web site

My Money, My Home, My Future has several interactive features that teach users about financial matters, including a self-assessment tool.

People

Government-themed Twitter site launched

A new Web site, created by BearingPoint, provides links to blogs and the sites of government leaders and experts.

People

NASA shares Ares rocket development updates on iTunes

The agency’s video segments highlight milestones in the space vehicles’ progress.

People

DOD wants to fix creaky distribution systems

The Defense Department seeks to replace multiple systems to have a single, unified program.

Digital Government

DOD launches Web-based system to help with moves

The new system gives service members more direct control of moves to new posts, the Defense Department says.

People

DOD requests info on smart cards for physical access

The Defense Department wants to use Common Access Cards as the single identity credential for service members, federal employees and contractors.

People

NOAA contract will aim to consolidate IT infrastructure

The NOAALink contract could cover general and mission-specific systems, an agency official said.

Digital Government

DOD starts online directory for wounded service members

The National Resource Directory provides information about training, housing and benefits.

Digital Government

Are agencies buying counterfeit technology?

The federal acquisition councils are considering a rule that would require contractors to prove the authenticity of the products they supply.

People

DOD seeks expanded net-centric services

DISA wants to incorporate collaboration tools into command-and-control operations.

Modernization

DOD hopes to improve interoperability by limiting frequencies

Officials hope fewer waveforms will remove some barriers to communications.

People

Google tool seeks to track flu trends

The query-based system may be as much as two weeks faster than traditional disease-surveillance methods.

People

Recruiters make IT connection

DOD and other agencies showcase online chops to attract tech-savvy young people to their ranks.

Acquisition

Postal Service wants software to help procurement

The software should be delivered as a service and have low reliance on IT resources, USPS says.

People

Navy names new research, IT chief

The service also names other IT executives.

People

DOD deepens Web 2.0 pool

Officials say Web 2.0 tools will be critical to improving communication and collaboration among employees and warfighters

People

Doing dashboards right

Experts say that a dashboard’s success or failure boils down to a few key elements.

People

Positive outlook for dashboards

Improved reporting features renew interest in use of electronic dashboards as a management tool.