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Partnerships Key In Race Against Cyber ‘Bad Guys’

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Greg Garcia is not one to sit and spin his wheels. He thrives on speed, a little danger and the overall chase. So it’s little surprise that the bicycling enthusiast gravitates toward the intersection of information technology security and government policy.

“It’s speed, it’s endurance, it’s tactics, it’s strategy, and then there’s the adrenaline,” Garcia said of IT security. He was referring to the race to stay ahead of what he called the “bad guys” by anticipating their next move, a race that’s ultimately about safety and protection. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM

DHS Agents Will Trade Radios For Smart Phones

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The Homeland Security Department plans to migrating to mobile devices and advance information sharing as part of updates to law enforcement technology, Federal Computer Week has reported.

CIO Richard Spires said the department has set up a joint program office for law enforcement agents to swap tactical radios (such as the one pictured above) for modern smart phones within five years. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 19, 2012 at 2:20 PM

FedSMC: Is Governing ‘Beyond The Desktop’ All Good?

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A conversation about how technology allows leaders to “govern beyond the desktop” generated optimism and laughter as well as fear and skepticism Tuesday at the annual Federal Senior Management Conference in Cambridge, Maryland.

“People are dating online. Meeting people all over the world,” said Anthony Macri, who serves on the General Services Administration’s mobility transformation team. “You have to shift to a virtual mentality and the technology supports that. It’s a mindset of virtual connectivity.” Keep reading →

 /  Published April 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Why Mobile Device Management Doesn’t Matter

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When it comes to mobile computing, what do organizations value the most? Consider the following: You lose your smartphone (or, worse, someone steals it). What first crosses your mind? Is it, “That’s going to cost $200 to replace”? Or, do you think, “Someone I don’t know has access to all of my ‘stuff,’ my contacts, my kids’ photos, my home address, my email”? The answer is obvious; you value the data.

The same is true of your organization. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 17, 2012 at 8:22 AM

LinkedIn Use Rises; But Social Sites Still Off Limits For Many Federal Managers

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Despite the rising impact of social media sites on federal agencies, only 44% of federal decision-makers are allowed access to social networking sites at work, according to a study released Thursday.

An equal percentage of federal employees said they are expressly not allowed to access social networking sites, according to the market research firm Market Connections, which produced the study. The balance of respondents said they did not know for sure if they were allowed to access such sites. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 13, 2012 at 4:32 PM

FOSE: Big Data, Social Media Pose New Hurdles For Records Managers

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The explosion of records across the government, including those generated by emerging technologies and social media, is putting new pressures on federal information managers.

The primary challenge is managing the onslaught of records in a new environment, Alan Linden, a senior technology consultant at Electronic Image Designers, said Thursday at the annual FOSE convention in Washington, D.C. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 6, 2012 at 11:44 AM

FOSE: Mobility Can Revolutionize Government Service

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Mobile technology allows government workers to get out from behind their desks and outside of buildings to bring services directly to the people, even if those people are homeless and living under a bridge, according to government CIOs who spoke at Tuesday’s FOSE conference.

For example, Veterans Affairs Deputy CIO Stephen Warren said mobile technology is revolutionizing health delivery, benefits delivery and memorial services. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Mobility Is About Applications as Much as Hardware

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A new computing device could revolutionize mobile federal computing. It’s super thin, has a potential battery life of close to nine hours, an ultra high resolution screen and a glass touchpad. It boots in seconds, has 4G connectivity, and it’s all wrapped in carbon fiber and aluminum for lightness and ruggedness.

It’s made by Dell. Keep reading →

 /  Published March 29, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Mobile Web Site Offers Gas Mileage Estimates

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The Fueleconomy.gov mobile website allows users to estimate their car’s fuel mileage per gallon and other information related to their vehicle’s fuel usage. according to the Mobile Gov blog

The mobile website is maintained by the U.S. Department of Energy and is accessible on any phone that has web browser functionality. Keep reading →

 /  Published March 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM

OPM Director Touts Managers’ Problem-Solving Skills As Key To Telework

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The move toward federal telework depends upon federal managers supporting the effort as well as find innovation solutions to problems that come up along the way.

That’s what Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry reportedly told the audience at the Federal Managers Association’s 74th National Convention & Management Training Seminar in Arlington, Va. this week. According to Federal Computer Week, his keynote address emphasized the importance of managers’ role to spearhead and steer the workforce times evolve. Keep reading →

 /  Published March 15, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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