This is one in a regular series exploring how federal agencies are finding and implementing innovative ways to drive efficiency and cut costs.
Once upon a time, farmers drove their horses and ...
Mobile Milestones: USDA Apps Allow Efficiency In The Field
This is one in a regular series on the latest innovation in mobile apps and mobile technology in the federal government.
From Smokey Bear to "mobile hogs," the Department of Agriculture is moving ...
Smokey Bear Is Back
The Forest Service is among several federal agencies making the most of mobile technology. As part of its "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires" campaign, the agency has integrated PSA videos, social media ...
GSA Hits Refresh Button on Mobile Apps Galleries
The federal government is gaining traction in the mobile application arena with the launch of a redesigned version of the USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov mobile apps galleries on Wednesday. The new ...
Mobile Hacking Nearly Doubled In 2011
An annual study of internet security vulnerabilities released today concluded that "2011 was the first year that mobile malware presented a tangible threat to businesses and consumers."
The ...
Commission Recommends Technology Efforts To Enhance Education
The TechAmerica Foundation announced key recommendations on Friday for research initiatives and policies to enhance education across the nation through technology.
The recommendations came from a ...
More Questions For Todd Park About Big Data
COMMENTARY: Yesterday Todd Park, Federal CTO, used Twitter to answers questions about "big data". Well sort of because while it reportedly generated 413 tweets, reaching an audience of 3.5 million, I ...
FedSMC: Tablets Prompt Agencies To Rethink Delivery Of Mobile Information
The rapid embrace of computer tablets in and outside of government has escalated the debate among federal agencies over the merits of designing native applications for tablets.
But if the ...
Innovation At IRS: Technology Boosts Efficiency, Customer Service
When unusual activity shows up on a credit card, the company calls the holder – generally the same day. That kind of time frame will soon apply to routine Internal Revenue Service audits ...
FDA Launches Mobile Device To Find Tainted Eggs
The Food and Drug Administration has turned a mobile tablet that it calls the "Egg Pad" into a virtual detective squad to uncover the presence of tainted eggs and health violations during farm ...
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