Modernization
IRS launches YouTube, iTunes sites
The IRS launched a YouTube video site and an iTunes podcast site filled with content that provides taxpayers with information about tax provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Modernization
Social media and DOD: To be or not to be?
The Defense Department continues to send mixed signals about the use of social-media tools.
Cybersecurity
Do we need a U.N. cybersecurity council?
The cyberattacks that plagued Georgia's online communications infrastructure in August 2008 have prompted some observers to call for an international body to deal with cybersecurity.
Modernization
DOD said likely to adopt limited social networking
Navy CIO Robert Carey says powerful opportunities exist for social networking inside networks controlled by the military.
Modernization
USDA uses social media to study rural life
A new Web site from the Agriculture Department uses several social media tools to track a program that collects information on life in rural communities.
Modernization
Social media dominates new DOD Web site
Social media is the prominent feature on the new Defense Department's home page, which was launched today.
Modernization
Former EPA official wants to bring new IT to government
In her new role at CGI Federal, Molly O’Neill plans to draw on her past experience with issues such as data sharing and Web 2.0.
People
University of Maryland confirms Kundra's credentials after questions raised
University of Maryland officials affirm Kundra earned degrees there, after a tech blogger challenges the federal CIO's bio.
Modernization
Debate still rages on federal use of cookies
A plan to allow Web tracking technology on government Web sites draws protests, support.
Modernization
DISA asks industry for help with new priorities
DISA wants to deliver on-demand, enterprisewide technology services across the Defense Department.
Cybersecurity
Government rethinks ban on tracking Web site visitors
The government could adopt consumer technology, but it would require policy changes.
Cybersecurity
Peer pressure: Congress plans file-sharing ban
Peer-to-peer software, used to easily share computer files, poses a security risk and has no place on government or contractor networks, according to some members of Congress who held a hearing about the technology recently.
Modernization
Former EPA IT official O'Neill lands job at CGI
Molly O'Neill, a chief information officer in an office in the Environmental Protection Agency, has accepted a job with CGI Group.
Modernization
DOD to review use of social-media technology
Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn orders a review to detail the threats and benefits from using social-networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter.
Modernization
Astronaut sends Tweets from space
An Army officer is the first to post Twitter feeds from the International Space Station, NASA notes.
Modernization
Marines: Facebook is not for the few good men
The Marine Corps has banned using social-networking Web sites on the service’s networks because of security concerns.
Modernization
FCC wants help on universal broadband
The FCC asks officials and the public to help develop a plan for providing universal broadband Internet access.
Modernization
U.S. is a model for Canada's open government efforts
Canadian officials reference projects in the United States for using Web 2.0 to achieve open government goals.
Modernization
Where in the world is the geospatial data?
Policy changes and new technologies can help agencies better manage geospatial data.
Cybersecurity
Bill would ban peer-to-peer use in agencies
A House committee chairman who has jurisdiction over some government operations plans to introduce a bill designed to ban the use of peer-to-peer software on government and contractor networks.
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