Newest social media heartthrob lets you pop the question(s)
GovLoop members and social media gurus around the world are falling for Quora, writes Andrew Krzmarzick.
DOD's Job Shadow Day grooms teens for future in government IT
The Pentagon last week held its fifth annual IT Job Shadow Day, giving local high school students a chance to see what a job in government's information technology workforce looks like.
Army's Second Life site offers support to soldiers, families
The Army is going virtual for the emotional and physical well-being of its soldiers and their families.
In Egypt, social media fuels the evolution of revolution
Advancements in communication technology have often foreshadowed civil unrest and revolution. In Egypt and elsewhere in the Middle East, the revolution is indeed being tweeted.
M86 network device stops enemies at the gate
With the M86 Secure Web Gateway v10.0 in place, government networks are locked down tight.
IBM's new cloud suite is a Symphony of collaboration
IBM made a few announcements at its Lotusphere 2011 event this week, including some upcoming social networking improvements plus the debut of a new cloud-based productivity suite called "LotusLive Symphony."
Technology vs. experience: the changing workforce
Your employees just entering the workforce have grown up with technology and are not familiar with a physical workplace, let alone a world where their favorite technologies or services do not exist.
IRS keeps tabs on refund status through app for iPhones, Androids
To erase the image of being behind the curve technically speaking, the IRS has launched an tax refund tracker for iPhone and Android mobile devices.
Massachusetts legislators blocked from office Twitter use
Lawmakers and their staffs at the state capitol in Massachusetts are being blocked from using Twitter in their offices, according to a news report.
Police put social media on the trail of crime investigations
A survey conducted last year by the International Association for Chiefs of Police found that 81 percent of law enforcement agencies are using social networking tools, often to investigate crimes.
It’s not your children’s Facebook anymore
Social media is moving out of its formative stage and into an new era as an essential tool for policy-making and public engagement, according a study of Digital IQs in the public sector.
Geotagged — you're it!
Location-aware applications on smart phones can come in handy, at times even saving lives. But you also could be sharing more information than you think.
Maine.gov: A site for the independent-minded
State's portal gives easy online access to 'walk-in' services.
California.gov: A front door to state agencies
State's site combines topic areas with links to local directories.
WhiteHouse.gov: Open gov meets open source
With a site powered by the open-source Drupal content management system, the administration sets a template for transparency.
Skyfire adds Flash content to iPhones, iPads. How well does it work?
With the Skyfire app, Flash content is converted in the cloud into HTML 5, which lets users view some, though not all, videos on iPhones and iPads.
Scientists' plan for real-time virtual Earth would simulate...everything
The Living Earth Simulator will model all human and natural activity on the planet to predict future man-made and natural disasters.
Facebook gets friendlier for state, local organizations
Facebook has agreed to bend its rules on indemnification and on solving legal disputes in California as a result of negotiations with organizations that represent state and local governments.
7 social media resolutions to keep in the new year
Want to make the most of social networking without getting overwhelmed by the volume of data or compromising security? Here are resolutions worth keeping.
WikiWars: The face of future conflicts
The attacks and counterattacks surrounding WikiLeaks might be the first real instance of cyber warfare, with the government launching its own unconventional type of strategic denial-of-service attacks.
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