Government learns social media has a double edge
The public knows where to find your Facebook page and they're increasingly ready to use it to let you know what they think. Are you listening?
Secret Service red-faced by errant anti-Fox News tweet
Agency apologizes for tweet, but not before embarrassing tweet flies around the Web.
How much fun and games do federal websites need?
Are flashy interactive features really necessary for a government website to be considered "good?"
Is 'big data' the next big thing? Big Blue thinks so.
The concept of big data mining is the latest example of innovative thinking that has been the hallmark of IBM Corp. since its founding in 1911.
Think before you post, and other social media etiquette
First impressions remain important, and with the massive growth and use of social networks, your first impression is often made without you being present.
Is government adoption of social media slowing down?
GSA's social media timeline may be running out of steam; also Library of Congress creates online jukebox, and federal mobile apps get their own tweets
What technologies are critical to your company's success?
It's critical for government contractors to stay ahead of the technology curve. Leading CTOs share their insights on the next big thing.
A truly effective Facebook scam :(
Knowledge of human psychology helps scammers trick Facebook users, writes Steve Kelman.
Twitter outpaces Facebook in terror alert sign-ups; also, federal virtual worlds conference coming up
More people are signing up for DHS' new terrorism alert system on Twitter than on Facebook. And you can attend the upcoming federal virtual worlds conference in the virtual world.
Agencies update progress on transparency plans
Federal agencies are publishing charts, graphics and progress reports on their open government efforts.
NARA's Foursquare mobile app coming to NYC, and World Bank names app contest winners
The National Archives and Records Administration is expanding its popular augmented reality mobile application to New York City this month, and the World Bank just announced the winners of its global application contest.
Terror alert system will use Facebook, Twitter
The Homeland Security Department is planning to scrap its color-coded terror alert system for a new system that relies on Facebook and Twitter in some cases, according to the Associated Press.
'Obama 2012' surges on Facebook; GOP group starts wiki for fed 'accountability'
President Barack Obama's reelection campaign was off and running on Facebook today with more than 65,000 people "liking" the campaign announcement within six hours. Also, group with ties to GOP strategist Karl Rove starts a federal accountability wiki.
Agencies want industry's help with social media records
Federal agency panelists on April 4 discussed where they need help from vendors in addressing social media records management.
Cisco exec Paul Brubaker joins new company
The former Cisco executive who led its Internet Business Solutions Group accepts a top post at D.C.-based IT consulting firm Synteractive.
D.C. goes public through social networks
The hub of governmental power earns the top spot of being connected through Facebook, Twitter and chat rooms.
Army has new iPhone app, DHS terminates blog, Craig Newmark debuts site
The Army offers a new iPhone app while DHS kills off a blog and Craig Newmark debuts a new website.
Mobile computing creates big opportunity for small business
Since announcing the formation of a public-sector practice less than two years ago, BoxTone has seen a threefold increase in its government sales and has racked up key contract wins with several federal agencies.
Social media and the quest for knowledge (and a good snow shovel)
FCW cartoonist John Klossner explores the wonders and byways of Quora, the latest social networking rage.
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