Trends
Going Mobile
Technology chiefs take on security challenges as more feds turn to smartphones and tablets.
Tech
Agency apps must be regularly updated or face obsolescence
Strong design is a critical element of successful mobile applications, developers say.
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.
Management
Chief Changes
Vivek Kundra led bold tech reforms, but his legacy is more about management than machines.
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.
Defense
Quake's aftermath: From the conference room to the streets
At White House complex, military service members and civilians jump atop tables, then head for exits.
News
USGS crowd sources earthquake reports
The 5.9 magnitude quake that hit Virginia was felt across much of the Eastern seaboard.
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.
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.
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.
News
From Nextgov: First federal CIO launched far-reaching changes, experts say
Vivek Kundra's vision for using technology to transform government operations will endure , observers say.
Tech
New federal CIO named; no major strategy changes anticipated
White House chooses Steven VanRoekel to replace Vivek Kundra.
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.
News
From Nextgov: Managers doubtful about meeting data center consolidation goal
Survey finds just 10 percent of IT execs think the government will be able to streamline as much as it plans in the next four years.
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
From Nextgov: Crowd sourcing can supplement whistleblowing, experts say
Transparency advocates tout whistleblower protections as a cost-saving measure.
Tech
From Nextgov: Minding the debt . . . and the desktops, too
The Bureau of Public Debt has a substantial sideline providing IT services to other federal agencies.
Management
Unplugging Data Centers
The shift to shared facilities is easier said than done, state and industry officials say.
News
From Nextgov: Feds' strength may be in providing data, not building apps
Technology chiefs say agencies often can use their limited resources best by channeling accurate and timely information to entrepreneurs.
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