Defense
From Nextgov: Internet repression on the rise since Arab Spring
Most regimes censoring the Internet are using new tactics that go beyond simple blocking, experts say.
Tech
From Nextgov: Outgoing federal CIO speculates on his legacy
Vivek Kundra said he envisions reducing the government's total data center infrastructure to "three digital Fort Knoxes" at some point in the future.
Defense
From Nextgov: National Archives' first Wikipedian to bring more to the public
Graduate student Dominic McDevitt-Parks is using his summer fellowship to begin organizing Wikipedia's volunteer workforce around the institution's vast holdings.
Managing Technology
Unplugging Data Centers
The shift to shared facilities is easier said than done, state and industry officials say.
News
From Nextgov: British government's massive website reduction took years of work
U.S. draws inspiration from across the pond as it embarks on a similar Web consolidation initiative .
Oversight
From Nextgov: Panel unanimously endorses new government-spending oversight board
Oversight Committee's ranking member questions the new group's subpoena power and transparency advocates oppose a sunset provision.
Oversight
Influential federal CIO to step down
Vivek Kundra is credited with saving taxpayers $3 billion through smart tech policies.
News
From Nextgov: Experts say security concerns about cloud computing are overstated
The cloud may actually be safer than traditional storage of government information in federally owned data centers, according to panelists.
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.
News
From Nextgov: Stimulus watchdog pushes unified coding system for governmentwide spending site
Recovery Board chief says a rigorous recipient reporting scheme will put agencies and their IGs on the same page.
Oversight
Biden, GOP announce spending watchdog plans
Two initiatives call for the creation of an oversight board and a website modeled on Recovery.gov.
Oversight
Biden to unveil new plan to cut government waste
The vice president’s initiative will draw from Recovery Act efficiency efforts.
News
From Nextgov: Report recommends new IT acquisition manager positions
Jobs would help establish a bridge between government and industry.
Defense
GOP report says private airport screeners can do more for less
Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., urges TSA to ‘get out of the personnel business’ and focus on setting security standards.
Pay & Benefits
Lights go back on at several D.C. agencies after 36-hour outage
Employees were encouraged to telework until electricity was restored.
News
From Nextgov: Washington power outage tests telework plans
Damage to underground electrical cables forces employees at three agencies to work from home or take administrative leave.
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.
News
From Nextgov: Federal cloud transition will save $5 billion yearly, CIO says
Kundra says separate bid to kill some data centers will save another $3 billion.
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