Digital Government
VA improving IT performance, CIO says
After two years, CIO Roger Baker says he's seeing improvements in VA's troubled IT operations.
Digital Government
Navy's budget includes new technology, hardware
The Navy's budget request for fiscal 2012 focuses on technology and new equipment as well as cost and energy savings.
Modernization
Army's budget focuses on modernization, includes IT programs
Army's proposed budget emphasizes force maintenance and modernization.
Digital Government
DOE seeks funds for clean fuel, nuclear power
DOE's proposed fiscal 2012 budget calls for supporting the president's clean fuel initiatives, energy research and more nuclear power.
Modernization
Space policy sets rules for the final frontier
The new National Security Space Strategy outlines how the U.S. government will manage its space industrial base, defend its space assets and share space-based resources with allies.
Digital Government
Cost savings crucial to acquisition reform, DOD official says
A key Defense Department official said Jan. 25 that the department should reward the military services when they generate savings.
Digital Government
Air Force blocks sites that provide WikiLeaks information
The Air Force blocks its personnel from accessing media sites publishing WikiLeaks material.
Digital Government
Senate confirms Lew as OMB director
The Senate confirms Jacob Lew as director of the Office of Management and Budget after his nomination had been held up.
People
On Thanksgiving, fed IT leaders count their blessings
We asked your colleagues what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Digital Government
Army's ten-hut Facebook page draws fans
The Army's social-media presence features customized tools and aids for users who need some guidance.
Digital Government
Army to match processes to budget reality, says top official
The Army will revise its developmental model and make other adjustments to successfully counter adversaries around the globe and adjust to changing fiscal circumstances at home, Army Secretary John M. McHugh said today at the opening session of the AUSA conference and symposium in Washington, D.C.
Digital Government
Emergency access granted in test of interoperable ID system
An emergency preparedness event involving federal, state and private-sector officials demonstrated ID verification technology to scan and clear first responders from federal, state, local and commercial organizations.
Digital Government
Carey to replace DOD's Wennergren
Navy CIO Robert Carey will replace David Wennergren as deputy assistant secreatary of defense for information management.
Cybersecurity
Army cyber unit guards computer networks
The Army's Cyber Command, which reports to the overall Cyber Command, is now fully operational.
Digital Government
DOD, DHS working on one-two punch for cybersecurity
The Defense and Homeland Security departments have launched an initiative to share analysts and coordinate their cyber operations to protect critical infrastructure in the United States.
Digital Government
Scrambling the message: AT&T launches encrypted voice service for feds
New encryption technology offers secure calls for government, law enforcement users.
Digital Government
DARPA plans tools to lighten load of battlefield data
DARPA's Insight program will develop automated tools to help human analysts sift and identify valuable battlefied data from a variety of information sources and platforms.
Digital Government
DARPA seeks to shape young minds
DARPA launches a program to interest grade school students in computer science careers.
Digital Government
Telework bill promises to be a big step forward, experts say
H.R. 1722 will require federal agencies to set up telework plans as part of their continuity of operations procedures.
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