Tech

Who owns that App Store purchase

Well here is a sticky situation… We are replacing some of the out of service life laptops with iPads and at a third of the cost for new laptops. I love saving money and bonus, much better equipment. iPads are the IT dream portable; they never break, backup in a snap, and if it isRead… Read more »

Code for America, federal government release federal IT dashboard for public use

Code for America, in collaboration with OpenPlans and the Federal Government have made the Federal IT Dashboard available for any government entity to use and customize through the organization’s Civic Commons project. The Federal IT Dashboard was launched in 2009 as a means of increasing Federal transparency, and allows users to track $80 billion ofRead… Read more »

Code for America, federal government release federal IT dashboard for public use

Code for America, in collaboration with OpenPlans and the Federal Government have made the Federal IT Dashboard available for any government entity to use and customize through the organization’s Civic Commons project. The Federal IT Dashboard was launched in 2009 as a means of increasing Federal transparency, and allows users to track $80 billion ofRead… Read more »

DHS sets privacy policies for selected social media tools

More than discussion sensative material, embarrasing an agency or starting a movement – do not be “Big Brother” This includes personal identifiable information. How identifiable? Zip codes, phone numbers – along with normal informaion. Oddly Facebook and Twitter where not covered. Whole article at http://fcw.com/articles/2011/03/24/dhs-sets-privacy-policies-for-social-media-tools.aspx?s=gov2_310311&admgarea=TC_GOV20

Research and Best Preactices eNewsletter

ResearchConnecting with citizens (03/14/2011) – Government executives recognize that citizens are frustrated with government’s ability to fulfill their expectations, according to a survey by the Government Business Council. Opportunities for improvement include helping citizens help themselves, designing seamless multi-channel and cross-channel citizen experiences and listening and engaging proactively. http://www.rightnow.com/blog/government/bridging-the-divide-government-efforts-to-connect-with-citizensMobile devices and community information (03/14/2011) –Read… Read more »

Save the date: Geoint will be 16-19 Oct 2011

The USGIF will facilitate the Geoint Symposium 16-19 October 2011 in San Antonio Texas. According to the site at geoint2011: USGIF Announces First Keynote Speakers for GEOINT 2011 Symposium Confirming their participation in GEOINT 2011 are Gen. Keith B. Alexander, U.S. Army, commander, U.S. Cyber Command and director, National Security Agency (NSA); Bruce Carlson, director,Read… Read more »