Digital Government
Agencies falter on FOIA
A watchdog group's audit of federal agencies reveals that a startling number have not followed directives issued by President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder to update Freedom of Information Act policies.
Modernization
Want to save money? Clear up cloud confusion early.
Agencies are expected to increase spending on cloud computing, but should be careful to define expectations and negotiate terms of service carefully to avoid difficulties, experts advise.
Digital Government
The Chief Data Officer: Arguments pro and con
In an era of big data, does a new position for an agency leader dedicated to data management make sense?
Digital Government
Big data affects hiring, privacy
The emerging concept of big data has been largely unregulated to date, giving rise to concerns about privacy and potential legislation.
People
State's proposal to delay tweets draws undelayed reaction
Possible policy change at diplomacy agency would blunt one of the key strengths of social media, critics say.
Modernization
Legacy systems still power much of government
Despite all the talk of modernization, much of the government's IT spending goes to the operation of systems based on decades-old technology.
People
Issa's home robbed
Rep. Darrell Issa's California home was robbed in late November, authorities report.
Modernization
Is virtualization the key to real data center savings?
Virtualization may be the key to federal agencies realizing major savings through the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, but it's hard to tell whether agencies are moving forward with it.
Digital Government
NOAA readies for satellite gap
Scientific research continues at NOAA, but a coming gap in satellite coverage could soon interrupt.
People
Digital government milestone passes in silence
The six-month mark for the president's digital strategy has come and gone, but agency officials are waiting until the new year to call attention to it.
People
Noel Dickover's TechCamps gaining speed
Not content to rest on any laurels, Fed 100 winner Noel Dickover has stepped up his work bringing technology inspiration to other countries on behalf of the State Department.
Acquisition
VA's Tibbits: Vendors need to show the value of their offerings
Without use cases to show how a technology can reduce costs or otherwise benefit an agency, the sales pitches are not helpful, VA official says.
Digital Government
State Department continues tech outreach campaign
Tech@State gatherings bring outside expertise, goodwill to Foggy Bottom at minimal cost.
Modernization
Forman: FDCCI cost savings are 'smoke and mirrors'
Applications and operating systems must be consolidated as well, former OMB IT head contends.
Digital Government
GAO calls for better management of geospatial data
Agencies are duplicating investments and wasting millions due to poor coordination, report finds.
Modernization
DOD on target with data center consolidation
Military data centers make up more than half of the 2,900 identified governmentwide; Pentagon aims to eventually trim from 1,500 to 250.
Modernization
NOAA geostationary satellite program gets favorable review
While problems with other programs could lead to lengthy gaps in polar satellite coverage, agency’s GOES-R project is on track for 2015 launches.
People
NOAA seeks stopgap solutions to looming satellite issue
With a lengthy gap in weather-satellite coverage likely, agency is looking for other ways to ensure forecasts’ quality and timeliness.
People
Improper payments by agencies on the decline
OMB touts $47 billion in savings since 2009, approaching Obama’s goal of $50 billion by the end of fiscal 2012.
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