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Modernization
Marine Corps Finds Pentagon’s Mobile Plan is No Bargain
Without a cheaper commercial alternative, it will be too costly to put more smartphones and tablets in the hands of Marines.
Modernization
Marine Corps Bypasses Defense Mobile Phone Plan; Wants Commercial Options
While department officials say their program will cut costs, they haven’t provided pricing information.
Modernization
Defense Personnel Can Now Use Samsung Galaxy Devices on Pentagon Networks
The department’s approval of Android’s 4.4 operating system gives troops and civilians more mobile options.
Digital Government
Pentagon App Store Is Open, but the Shelves Are Pretty Bare
The Defense Information Systems Agency so far has approved only one software application designed specifically for troops—to report sexual assault.
Modernization
Pentagon Smartphone Plan Is Off to a Slow Start
The Defense Department's program for adopting commercial mobile devices is officially operational, but problems remain.
Modernization
Lawmakers Want Pentagon to Clarify Cloud Security Standards
Bill would ease the way for vendors to sell services to the Defense Department.
Digital Government
EPA hits roadblocks on environmental regulations
The agency won a long-fought battle over fuel standards, but other controls have proved harder to enact.
Digital Government
Mapping Human Terrain
Intelligence analysts are tracking the potential for poverty, extremism and pandemic disease to predict the next national security crisis.
Digital Government
Doctors Go Digital
Stimulus payments are putting e-records within reach for many health care providers.
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Digital Government
New tools calculate your tax dollars at work
The White House joins Google contest winners to offer Web-based ways to gauge your federal contribution.
Digital Government
Consumer product website dodges GOP budget ax
Newly launched CPSC online compendium of items verified as possible safety risks still opposed by manufacturers groups.
Digital Government
Transparency websites hit by budget ax
The deal struck to avoid a shutdown would endanger sites as Data.gov, which have enjoyed bipartisan support.
Modernization
Agencies scramble to define critical functions as shutdown looms
Vital technology systems and scientific research will continue uninterrupted, albeit with minimal staff.
Digital Government
White House says critical websites won't be affected by shutdown
Confusion remains over which sites are vital and who are the 'essential' employees required to keep them operating.
Digital Government
Furloughed feds cannot telework or use BlackBerrys
In a shutdown, Hill staffers can say goodbye to government-issued laptops, cellphones and other devices, new guidelines say.
