Tech
New Performance.gov website faces performance problems of its own
Funding cuts have hurt development of key features; search function fails to return results for common terms.
Tech
Performance.gov goes live after lengthy preparations
OMB’s new central database allows public to track spending, cost-cutting and progress in hiring.
Defense
As hurricane approaches, quake raises emergency preparedness questions
Earthquake underscores the need for people to have emergency backup communication plans, FEMA chief says.
Tech
Security advances and budgetary pressures draw agencies to cloud
Launch of government-only storage facilities and the potential for significant cost savings could prove as strong a pull as OMB directives, officials say.
Tech
Pros and Cons
Experts weigh in on Obama administration's guidance for recruiting, hiring and training the federal cybersecurity workforce.
Tech
Mobile apps are reshaping government services and operations
Some of the most significant developments in government software applications are taking place at the state level.
Defense
From Nextgov: Investigation reveals widespread insider hacking at immigration agency
Breaches at Texas Service Center before 2008 raise national security concerns and highlight vulnerability of citizenship data.
Defense
DARPA director under investigation for conflict of interest
Defense inspector general confirms probe of Regina Dugan’s continued relationship with family firm.
Tech
From Nextgov: Agriculture pulls all GIS maps into a single portal
Move will reduce duplication and make high-quality maps more accessible to the public.
Defense
From Nextgov: VA promotes social media use with new policy
Department wants to give veterans the opportunity to communicate directly with its employees.
Tech
From Nextgov: Energy shutters first website in governmentwide campaign
Administration officials want to slash the number of federal sites to save money and clarify agencies' online presence.
Tech
Innovation Perks
Does government's structured work environment put it at a disadvantage when looking to attract and retain tech-savvy workers?
Defense
From Nextgov: VA adds tablet computers to massive technology buy
The purchase will mark the first large-scale procurement of tablets in the federal government.
Tech
From Nextgov: Large solar flare likely disrupted radio systems in the Mideast
That and a separate event that forced officials to reroute commercial flights foreshadow future problems, scientist says.
Tech
Apps and Profiles
GSA launches new per diem smartphone app; mentor program looks to online matching.
Tech
New federal CIO named; no major strategy changes anticipated
White House chooses Steven VanRoekel to replace Vivek Kundra.
Oversight
White House names new federal CIO
Steven VanRoekel was at Microsoft for 15 years before joining the Federal Communications Commission.
Tech
From Nextgov: USAID to stand up new Geospatial Intelligence Center
Agencies are putting off spending on new staff and technologies aimed at defending critical networks against intrusions.
Tech
From Nextgov: Government IT may fare well under debt ceiling deal
The $2.5 trillion in projected cuts are unlikely to lead to canceling major IT initiatives, experts say, but automatically triggered cuts could do damage.
Tech