IRS launches YouTube, iTunes sites
The IRS launched a YouTube video site and an iTunes podcast site filled with content that provides taxpayers with information about tax provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
5 pitfalls to avoid with performance management dashboards
Dashboards promise greater visibility into day-to-day agency operations, but poor data and lack of user involvement can spoil projects.
FCC considers state, regional public safety networks
The FCC is considering requests to form a broadband network for first responders rather than waiting for the commission to create a nationwide network.
VA scandal brings out the critics and cynics
Numerous readers have written to say that they are not surprised about recent allegations of misconduct at the Veterans Affairs Department.
NIST releases new draft of Special Publication 800-81 on securing DNS
To ensure the availability and integrity of the Domain Name System, NIST is updating its security guidelines. A second draft of the proposed revision has been released for public comment.
Wyse improves virtual desktop PC performance
Wyse has unveiled new thin clients that integrate data, voice and video functionality into a single platform for enterprise users, company officials said.
Marines to use Adobe Acrobat for global communications
The Marine Corps has selected Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro to enable Marines to communicate worldwide.
Apps for America 2 finalists announced
Finalists in the competition have developed applications that show how government datasets can be mixed and formatted in such a way that make them more easily accessible and understandable.
DOD, OPM conclude Defense personnel system needs overhaul
The National Security Personnel System should be rebuilt because of systemic problems, a task force finds.
Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server released
SP2 for Exchange Server 2007 provides a new backup capability via Windows Server and improved Exchange Server 2007 auditing.
Microsoft introduces application compatibility help desk
Microsoft has launched a new pilot project to assist IT professionals and developers facing application compatibility issues.
Health care, pharmaceuticals e-mail fuel onslaught as spam rates climb
Health care is the most common topic in unsolicited e-mail ads, according to the most recent threat forecast from MX Logic; spam watchdog adds that phony pharmacies predominate in online advertising.
Best practices being crafted to enable broader use of mobile biometric devices
The growth of mobile information technology is moving biometric identification into the field, but functionality often is restricted by a lack of interoperability between systems. NIST has published a set of best practices to improve interoperability.
Microsoft: How to opt out of IE8
IT pros who use WSUS for automatic updates for roll ups via the update service will get IE 8 today. For those who don't want the upgrade, Microsoft offers these instructions ...
Technical experts sought for input on voting equipment standards
The Election Assistance Commission is filling four slots reserved for experts in its Technical Guidelines Development Committee, which is revising the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines used by states to certify voting equipment. An updated version of the VVSG has been released for public comment.
Air Force picks HP for enterprise IT
Hewlett-Packard will provide workstations and desktop PCs to the Air Force under the service’s enterprise IT purchase program.
DOD updates IPv6 Standard Profile
The updated IPv6 Standard Profile provides a technical and standards based definition of interoperability requirements for IPv6-capable products to be used in DOD networks.
DOE to invest $37 million for R&D into clean energy
The Energy Department plans to release $37 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to small businesses to stimulate research and development into clean energy technologies.
Better security boosts agencies' use of wireless devices
Defense Department policies, such as the 8100.2 directive, and guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology have laid the foundation for using technologies that conform to the government’s stringent requirements.
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