Modernization
Revamping FedRAMP: GSA's cloud security upgrades
Clearing up misconceptions about the FedRAMP cloud security program with GSA's David McClure; also, what GSA is doing to improve the program.
Digital Government
NextGen air traffic control plan moves ahead despite uncertain funding forecast
Funding is a concern for the Federal Aviation Administration’s NextGen system, but the program enjoys momentum for now.
Modernization
Cloud users could have edge in shutdown
Some agencies could fare better than others in the event of a federal government shutdown, and what could make the difference is a willingness to adopt new technologies and relinquish control.
Digital Government
Cloud computing math — does it add up?
If you doubt the economic benefits of a governmentwide approach to cloud security, do the math.
Cybersecurity
NIST budget request could more than double cybersecurity spending
The Obama Administration wants the National Institute of Standards and Technology to get $43.4 million for cybersecurity programs, an increase that would more than double NIST's money for research and development programs in this area.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity coordinator chosen at State Department
Secretary Clinton picks a leader for the new Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues, which will coordinate cybersecurity and other cyber issues across the department and with other agencies.
Digital Government
Transportation budget could get a big boost in 2012
The administration's 2012 budget proposal would boost DOT's funding by 66 percent over 2010, with a lot of money targeted for infrastructure improvements. The FAA's staellite-based NextGen air traffic control system also would see an increase.
Modernization
Open government data starts making sense
An online mapping site developed by the FCC with a contractor's help lets users quickly put spreadsheet data into perspective.
People
Get ready for a no-frills budget proposal
The fiscal 2012 budget request is due out on Feb. 14. Everyone expects it to be sparse, but no one is sure just how sparse.
Digital Government
Implementing the cloud-first policy? Start with e-mail.
Agency managers charged with moving applications to the cloud over the next 18 months should start with web-enabled applications such as e-mail to meet the Obama Administration’s “cloud first” mandates, government and industry observers say.
Digital Government
Is data center consolidation a fast path to cost savings?
Feds are hoping for big savings through data center consolidation, but there's more to it than is first apparent.
Digital Government
Energy-efficient tech aids agency cost savings, report says
Many public- and private-sector IT managers are getting the message: Energy-efficient IT programs are good for business, according to a new report by CDW Government.
Digital Government
Guidelines would speed certification of cloud products, services
The General Services Administration released today security requirements designed to speed up the certification and accreditation of cloud computing products and services, and is taking public comment.
Digital Government
Apps.gov to add storage, virtualization and Web hosting services
Infrastructure-as-a-service offerings through GSA's cloud storefront will provide federal, state, local and tribal agencies with cloud storage, virtual machines and Web hosting to support an ongoing expansion of cloud computing capabilities across government.
Digital Government
What's on state CIOs' minds? Consolidation, cost control, health care.
Consolidation, virtualization, budget and health care are among the most critical policy or technology issues to be faced by state government in 2011, according to a recent NASCIO survey.
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