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People
DOD sketches its diagram of the future
Dave Wennergren talks about past experiences, the evolution of the federal government in the Information Age and what the future might have in store.
Modernization
CIA needs nimble tech to keep pace
Chief Technology Officer Gus Hunt describes how the CIA is building its future on cloud computing, social media and other emerging technologies.
Digital Government
DISA moves data closer to the front lines
Alfred Rivera, director of DISA's computing services, discusses the Rapid Access Computing Environment, cloud computing and data center consolidation -- and how those efforts deliver content to the battlefield.
Digital Government
A cyber bill worth enacting
The long-awaited Senate cybersecurity bill, introduced by Sens. Joe Lieberman, Susan Collins and Thomas Carper, succeeds in providing a greater good in defending against cyberattacks and deserves to be enacted.
Digital Government
For better info security, certify the workforce
Marc Noble, (ISC)2's director of government affairs, talks about the need for certified information security professionals and three emerging areas that need attention: software security, cloud computing and risk management.
Digital Government
Reduced funding might actually improve intelligence work
Declining budgets could force intelligence agencies to streamline redundant analysis systems.
Digital Government
How Web-based technologies are reinventing government services
Web-based technologies on display at the Gov 2.0 Conference are helping governments across the globe serve citizens more effectively.
Digital Government
Next steps for continuous network monitoring
Developments reflect the conclusion that agencies must move beyond current Federal Information Security Management Act requirements.
Digital Government
GSA solicitation solidifies cloud commitment
Efforts advance to make cloud computing services accessible to federal agencies with new RFQ, the launch of a web site, and new support for FedRAMP program.
Cybersecurity
Former GSA commissioner wins public service award
The American Council for Technology has presented its most prestigious honor, the John J. Franke Award for public service to former GSA commissioner Jim Williams.
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Digital Government
Senior executives honored with Presidential Rank awards
Honored executives saved government $49 billion
Digital Government
Cloud security: Feds on cusp of change
Experts assess the future of certification in cloud computing and the types of security agencies must address.
Digital Government
Top DISA information strategist John Garing retires
DISA's director of strategic planning and information, John Garing, was instrumental in developing and advancing the information technology services DISA's provides the military through its Defense Enterprise Computing Centers.
Digital Government
GSA launches a short-URL service people just might trust
Go.USA.gov lets registered federal employees convert long government Web-page addresses into short URLs that can fit into a Twitter-size message.
Digital Government
GSA readies acquisition of cloud infrastructure services
After a false start earlier this year, GSA is laying the final groundwork for a fast-track acquisition of cloud computing infrastructure services.
Digital Government
Cloud adoption on the rise, but new report highlights trouble spots
A new survey of federal leaders paints an early picture of which applications are migrating to cloud computing. But limited awareness and trust remain big hurdles for agencies.
Digital Government
Military's technological might is slipping, Navy under secretary says
The military no longer enjoys the technological dominance and monopoly it once enjoyed and needs a new approach to marshaling its network enterprise systems, according to Undersecretary of the Navy Robert Work. At an AFCEA event, he outlined his vision.
Digital Government
Federal cloud computing just got easier
Joint Authorization Board will relieve much of the pressure on agency IT managers in choosing technologies for cloud applications
Digital Government