Oversight
Influential federal CIO to step down
Vivek Kundra is credited with saving taxpayers $3 billion through smart tech policies.
Tech
From Nextgov: Executive feds are smartphone savvy, but lag on tablets
New survey suggests security concerns aren't stopping senior leaders from using personal devices for work.
Tech
From Nextgov: Hack of IMF data raises global worries
Speculation about potential Chinese intrusion at IMF generates concern about U.S. financial networks.
Tech
From Nextgov: Satellite and aircraft images play key role in battle against massive Arizona fire
High-tech tools help managers plan where to set backfires, place bulldozers to clear fire lines, drop retardant by helicopter and position nearly 200 fire engines.
Defense
From Nextgov: Marines buying $880 million worth of PCs, laptops and tablet computers
Service aims to acquire more than 400,000 computers in five years.
Defense
From Nextgov: General Dynamics snags $1 billion networking contract for DHS headquarters
Feds canceled a $2.6 billion deal with Northrop Grumman for the project in 2010.
Defense
Pentagon details plan for new nuclear bomber
Able to carry out missions with or without onboard pilots, the fleet would be the "centerpiece" of a suite of long-range strike aircraft.
Defense
Space shuttle Endeavour gets set to attempt its final landing
Shuttle program will end after Atlantis mission in July.
Pay & Benefits
From Nextgov: Social Security statements to go online
SSA has been especially cautious about putting info on the Web because Social Security numbers can be used in identity theft.
Oversight
From Nextgov: Government performance website may not meet Hill requirements
After losing more than three-quarters of its e-gov budget, OMB says it may not be able to complete the congressionally mandated project by October 2012.
Tech
From Nextgov: OMB to cut two transparency programs, suspend others
Move comes after the e-gov transparency fund was slashed 75 percent in April negotiations to avert a government shutdown.
Defense
From Nextgov: Defense looks for commercial alternative to its broadband battlefield radio
The Army could buy as many as 25,000 of the radios by 2022, if the procurement goes through.
Oversight
Open information may mean more errors get published
Agencies feel pressure to rush out lightly vetted data on such websites as the Obama administration’s Data.gov, specialists say.
Tech
Moving to Telework
New commutes for employees is an impetus for a stronger telework program at the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Tech
From Nextgov: LightSquared cell network knocks out first responders' GPS in tests
The Pentagon and the GPS industry fear the system will interrupt navigation systems nationwide if it wins FCC approval.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: U.S. border agents to snag drug-smuggling jets with Canadian military radar
But Homeland Security officials have made little progress in deploying license plate readers to identify vehicles supporting the flights.
Oversight
As shuttle program winds down, uncertainty looms for NASA
Lawmakers question speed of agency's transition away from shuttle.
Tech