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Friday , March 4th .
In a shutdown, essential services could have an advantage in the cloud
Agencies using public cloud services might fare better than those depending on government data centers during a federal government shutdown – at least for a while, industry observers said.
Mar 01, 2011
Shutdown could be on the shelf, for now
It now appears unlikely that the government will shut down at the end of this week, as Senate Democrats have reportedly accepted a Republican measure to immediately slash $4 billion in federal spending by cutting programs that President Barack Obama targeted for elimination in his latest budget proposal.
Feb 28, 2011
Budget would boost IT spending, but 17 agencies face cuts
Eight agencies face cuts of more than 10 percent, as administration touts new technologies and targets underperforming programs and infrastructure costs.
Feb 22, 2011
Is a government shutdown on the agenda?
At least one government agency is beginning discussions on how it would deal with a potential government shutdown when funding for this fiscal year runs out in March, which experts say is now likely, according to media reports.
Feb 18, 2011
Obama proposes slight boost for IT spending in 2012
The Obama administration is taking on several programs to keep IT projects in line with its goals as it introduces its fiscal 2012 budget proposal.
Feb 14, 2011
Running tab: Agency IT budgets at a glance
A quick look at the proposed IT budgets as reports on projected spending come in.
Feb 14, 2011
Fed employees cry foul on coming pay freeze
The Senate has approved a continuing resolution to fund the government through March 4 that includes a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
Dec 21, 2010
Federal shutdown a possibility
The federal government's money runs out at midnight Dec. 18 unless the Senate takes quick action.
Dec 16, 2010
Funding cuts could signal concerns for cloud computing
The Senate Appropriations Committee recently voted to reduce fiscal 2011 spending on key Obama administration information technology initiatives, including e-government and cloud computing.
Aug 09, 2010
Coast Guard hopes third time is the charm for troubled Deepwater program
The Coast Guard has nearly finished the third fleet mix analysis of its $27 billion Integrated Deepwater System asset acquisition project, at a time when the program continues to have problems with affordability and management, according to a new report.
Mar 01, 2010