Acquisition

Army seeks information on protecting data

The service issues a request for information about data protection that will be included in future acquisitions.

People

Changes urged for DOD's acquisition

Focusing on achievable projects that address joint needs is a key to fixing the process, official says.

People

Postal Service turns to YouTube to promote delivery products

A video series marks the first time USPS has used nontraditional media for advertising.

People

GSA names technology executive

The agency's technology strategy chief will create policies for adopting common architectures and technologies. the General Services Administration says.

People

NOAA launches maritime weather Web site

A new Web portal provides information on coastal wind and water conditions for the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

People

BLM streamlines Web tool for permits

The Bureau of Land Management has restored online data related to oil and gas development on American Indian lands.

People

Air Force reconsiders cyber unit

Air Force officials are interested in creating a Cyber Command because cyberspace and space-based capabilities allow the military to conduct global operations.

Digital Government

EPA's online tool promotes self-disclosure

A Web-based system seeks to make it easier for companies to report violations.

People

Service leaders mull future of Cyber Command

A spokesman confirmed that Air Force executives are reviewing several programs, including the Cyber Command.

People

Agencies can get power management software

The tool, which automatically shuts down laptops and workstations, can save $50 per machine per year, the General Services Administration says.

People

BLM launches an enhanced library of digital images

The Bureau of Land Management’s Web-based library includes historical images of the West.

Digital Government

Climate change computer models are limited

Despite improvements in the past decade, the computer models that predict climate change have some shortcomings, according to a new report.

People

California launches site with education data

The state's new Web site uses GIS technology to map data to help parents compare schools.

Digital Government

EPA site teaches children about fish

The Environmental Protection Agency has a Web site that uses games to teach parents and children about importance of fish in a healthy diet.

People

VA aims to modernize IT systems

Two requests for proposals seek Web-based tools to automate manual processes.

Digital Government

Study: IT research program deserves more resources

Consistent research funding and bigger risk-taking may be needed for the United States to maintain information technology leadership, according to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

People

GAO: DOD's modernization needs improvement

Some Defense Department high-risk projects that use information technology may fall behind schedule, exceed their budgets and not deliver the results promised, the Government Accountability Office reports.

Digital Government

NASA images, video available online

NASA and the San Francisco-based Internet Archive have a new online library that combines more than 20 major NASA imagery collections into a single resource.Internet Archive

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Law gives new access, protection to VoIP

President Bush signs a bill that seeks to ensure 911 service is available during emergencies by giving calls made over voice over Internet protocol more access and protections.

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VA teams with jobs Web site

The Veterans Affairs Department is working with a division of Monster Worldwide to help disabled veterans find jobs.