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InformationWeek: The next U.S. census isn't until 2020, but the U.S. Census Bureau is planning ahead to ensure its use of mobile devices to collect data in the field will be working smoothly next time around.

The bureau has awarded Agilex a four-year contract to develop new mobile applications so fieldworkers can use tablets such as iPads and Android-based devices to collect information, according to the company, which is not disclosing the financial terms of the deal.

Despite the widespread use of advanced cybersecurity tools and techniques, a persistent threat of malware intrusions continues unabated. Government networks remain the primary target of hackers around the globe. In i360Gov.com's latest report, "Mitigating Malware Risks," you will gain valuable advice and insights from officials...

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 2:00pm

On November 28th,  President Barack Obama issued a memorandum directing government agencies to move to a digital-based records keeping system.   Attend this complimentary i360Gov educational webinar and learn from leading experts how to modernize your records management and ensure compliance.  

Government organizations are working hard to do more with less, consolidating data centers and striving to deliver more services online to help lower operating costs and comply with federal regulatory mandates such as the Office of Management and Budget’s 25-Point Plan to Reform Federal IT.A...

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 2:00pm

Most agencies admit they lack visibility and it takes much too long to get the data it needs to make better decisions.  Why is this?

A heightened focus on performance management and IT modernization are driving streamlining for everything from data centers, to email, to billing and constituent-facing services.

This i360Gov Special Report highlights key state and local government IT consolidation efforts currently under way, and lays out the key steps public sector audiences must take to reduce risks, improve transparency and automate where possible to reduce IT management burdens.

For the federal government to achieve a stronger cyber security posture, agencies must focus on automation, interoperability and authentication, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).