People
Game changer: Open Government Directive puts new onus on agencies
White House lays out new data transparancy mandates—with deadlines.
People
White House open government directive arrives today
White House officials plan to release the open government directive today during a live Web chat with the federal chief technology and chief information officers.
Modernization
Cloud Computing Shoot Out targets federal adoption of the technology
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra will moderate the event, and is expected to discuss how cloud computing can decrease capital costs and streamline IT infrastructures for federal agencies.
People
Transparency, social-media policies stuck in limbo
Although deadlines have been missed for issuing the open-government directive and DOD’s social-media policy, efforts in both areas continue to evolve.
People
Is Gov 2.0 just another passing fad? ...
Much like the emergence of the Web some 15 years ago, the latest version of online interaction and information sharing promises to insinuate itself into every corner of government.
People
NASA chooses Diaz to lead IT consolidation project
Deborah Diaz will lead NASA’s $4 billion IT consolidation project, an official confirmed today.
People
Facebook plans DC event for application developers
Facebook will hold an event to help software developers create government applications for the social networking site.
Digital Government
Data expert to feds: Open wide—or fail
Providing accurate and easily accessible data is the best way to achieve open government goals, a data mapping expert says.
People
How to defend against social-media brand thieves
Strategies businesses use for social media also work well for government organizations, a Web marketing expert said at the Web 2.0 Expo.
People
USDA grants aim to expand health care to rural areas
Nearly $35 million in grants from the USDA aim to support telemedicine and distance learning in rural areas.
Cybersecurity
Visa Waiver Program pilot coming to LAX
Some travelers arriving to Los Angeles International Airport from New Zealand can use automated entry technology under a small-scale project.
People
Agencies embrace research analytics in push for greater efficiency
Analytical and reporting tools help agencies improve the delivery and performance of public services.
People
Military uses social media to share info on Fort Hood shootings
Facebook and Twitter quickly became a way to communicate during and after the attack.
Digital Government
Craigslist founder to work with VA
Craigslist founder will help judge ideas on how to improve the way disability claims are processed for veterans.
Modernization
DARPA to hold Internet competition
DARPA’s new contest challenges people to use the Internet to find 10 red weather balloons displayed across the United States for a day.
Acquisition
OMB urges performance-based management
Agencies should use performance-based management systems to improve acquisitions practices, according to an OMB memo.
Modernization
Record numbers use IRS' e-file in 2009
IRS officials say a record number of people have filed their tax returns electronically this year.
Modernization
Cloud computing, social media dominate ELC
Cloud computing, social-media technologies and economic stimulus funding were prime topics at the Executive Leadership Conference.
Modernization
Two cases for the cloud
The Defense Department chose a private cloud, and Arlington County, Va., turned to a public offering to address their information technology needs.
People
As NSPS ends, employees wait for what's next
Details about how DOD's pay-for-performance system will end—and what will replace it—are still being worked out, experts say.
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