Tech
USDA to seek extra money to fix computer glitch
System to register acreage and sign up for subsidies and disaster aid goes "dark" during parts of the day.
Tech
DHS cybersecurity chief shares priorities
Security solutions can be as simple as naming chief information security officers and monitoring systems around the clock, Greg Garcia says.
Tech
GSA works to restore contracting relationship with Pentagon
The agency is coordinating with the Defense comptroller to reinforce proper management of department funds, among other steps.
Tech
New company makes bid for public-safety network
Firm plans to outline a proposal to build a nationwide wireless public-safety network that also would have commercial applications.
Tech
Group finds federal CIOs gaining traction
Officials say private sector could push for improved budget process and streamlined regulations for IT purchases.
Tech
GSA chief seeks probe of inspector general's office
Lawyer for agency administrator Lurita Doan requests an inquiry into whether IG officials leaked information on an investigation of her.
Tech
OMB: Financial system consolidation already tested
Over the past decade, seven large agencies have moved to shared service centers for financial management systems, administration officials say.
Tech
Government's global news pulled from USA.gov site
Some government watchdog groups say they are pleased that GSA is now complying with federal law on its public Web site.
Tech
Homeland Security cyber czar sees challenges ahead
Globalization of the information technology industry means more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities along the supply chain.
Tech
GSA weighing tiered fee structure for telecom contracts
Such an arrangement would allow agencies that receive fewer services to pay lower overhead.
Tech
Group upgrades federal spending Web site
New feature will allow outside users to incorporate search results into their own computer applications.
Tech
Health agency pulls 'podcasting' page after hacking
CDC warns that public users who accessed the site the day of the breach may have contracted a virus, so they should scan their computers for problems.
Tech
Google moves ahead with plan to open up federal Web sites
Three government entities are now using a publicly available tool to make reams of information more accessible to Internet searchers.
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Research service suggests test runs for financial system consolidation
Pilot projects may avoid costly mistakes in moving agencies to shared service centers, report says.
Tech
Senate panel votes to require agency reports on data mining
Measure included in bill to implement 9/11 Commission recommendations.
Tech
OMB seeks public input on federal spending search tool
Aggressive timeline shows the administration will develop a searchable Web site by April, and start work on a system to track subcontracts by July.
Defense
State Department may switch to Pentagon’s health IT system
Agreement will allow military personnel treated at embassies to have continuous medical records, and will facilitate better, cheaper care.
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Senators question HHS chief about health IT issues
Proposed $118 million for the office of the national health IT coordinator called too small.
Tech
Lawmaker: VA officials still take lax approach to data security
Recording indicates that VA official dismissed congressional requests for information as a power grab; official says comments taken out of context.
Tech